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Showing posts with label Aortitis - Arteriosclerotic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aortitis - Arteriosclerotic. Show all posts
AORTITIS- inflammation of the aorta
TYPES:
Arteriosclerotic aortitis- characterized by dilatation or aneurysm of the vessel which cause pain. Usually manifest at the age of 60.. entire surface of the intima degenerates and becomes sclerosed.
Luetic Aortitis - usually age 50 are affected of the disease. Start at the roots of the aorta then scattered in the other parts of the aorta
Signs and Symptoms:
- feeling of constriction of the chest
- sudden attacks of dyspnea
- rapid pulse
- high blood pressure
- deep cyanotic and profound sweating
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