May 5th, 2022 - Diagnosis Thoracic aortic aneurysms are often found when an imaging test is done for a different reason. If you have signs or symptoms of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, your health care provider may ask about your family's medical history. Some aneurysms can run in families (be inherited). Tests Imaging tests can be used to confirm or screen for a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Tests may include: Echoc...

May 5th, 2022 - Overview Thoracic aortic aneurysm Open pop-up dialog box Close Thoracic aortic aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the upper part of the body's main blood vessel (aorta). Aneurysms can develop anywhere in the aorta. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the body's main artery (aorta) in the chest. When the aortic wall is weak, the artery...

May 5th, 2022 - Thoracic aortic aneurysm care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team A team at Mayo Clinic A team of health care providers work together at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in blood vessel conditions (vascular specialists), blood vessel surgery (vascular surgeons), heart and blood vessel surgery (cardiovascular surgeons), chest surgery (thoracic surgeons), heart and blood vessel cond...

May 5th, 2022 - ic aortic aneurysm care at Mayo Clinic By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Your Mayo Clinic care team A team at Mayo Clinic A team of health care providers work together at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in blood vessel conditions (vascular specialists), blood vessel surgery (vascular surgeons), heart and blood vessel surgery (cardiovascular surgeons), chest surgery (thoracic surgeons), heart ...

May 5th, 2022 - Marfan syndrome care at Mayo Clinic Marfan syndrome: The importance of diagnosis and treatment Your Mayo Clinic care team The Marfan Syndrome and Thoracic Aorta Clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota offers an experienced, integrated team of specialists that provide care for people of all ages with Marfan syndrome. There is a care team for children and another for adults. Experienced staff...

May 3rd, 2022 - Vascular rings Normal heart and heart with vascular ring Open pop-up dialog box Close Normal heart and heart with vascular ring Normal heart and heart with vascular ring A vascular ring is a malformation of the aortic arch anatomy, where vessels partly or completely encircle the trachea and esophagus. A normal heart with a normal aortic arch is shown on the left. An example of a vascular ring —...

Apr 27th, 2022 - Brain aneurysm care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team Team approach to care Mayo Clinic neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and others work together for brain aneurysm care. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain conditions (neurologists), brain surgery (neurosurgeons) and nonsurgical treatments (neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists) have experience treating people who have brai...

Apr 27th, 2022 - Overview Brain aneurysm Open pop-up dialog box Close Brain aneurysm Brain aneurysm An aneurysm is a ballooning at a weak spot in an artery wall. An aneurysm's walls can be thin enough to rupture. The illustration shows an individual with an unruptured aneurysm. The inset shows what happens when the aneurysm ruptures. The Dangers of Brain Aneurysm Aneurysms can lurk without symptoms, but screeni...

Apr 27th, 2022 - Diagnosis If you experience a sudden, severe headache or other symptoms that could be related to a ruptured aneurysm, you'll be given tests to determine whether you've had bleeding into the space between your brain and surrounding tissues (subarachnoid hemorrhage). The tests can also determine if you've had another type of stroke. You may also be given tests if you show symptoms of an unrupture...

Apr 21st, 2022 - Overview What is Takayasu’s arteritis? Takayasu's arteritis (also called Takayasu disease, pulseless disease or TAK) is an uncommon form of vasculitis or inflammation in your blood vessels. It affects your biggest arteries, like your aorta (the main blood vessel that leaves your heart) and arteries that branch off of your aorta and bring oxygenated blood from your heart to your body tissues. Af...

Apr 21st, 2022 - Overview Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart's structure that exist since birth. Congenital means that you're born with the condition. Congenital heart disease in adults and children can change the way blood flows through the heart. There are many different types of congenital heart defects. This article focuses on congenital heart disease in adults. Some types of co...

Apr 21st, 2022 - Bicuspid aortic valve Bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis Open pop-up dialog box Close Bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis Bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis A bicuspid aortic valve is an aortic valve that has two flaps (cusps) instead of three. It may cause a narrowed or obstructed aortic valve opening (aortic valve stenosis), making it difficult for the heart to pump blood into the body's ma...

Feb 23rd, 2022 - Overview A popliteal artery aneurysm is an irregular bulge that occurs in the wall of the artery located behind the knee joint. It is a type of lower extremity aneurysm. Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital EditionShow more products from Mayo Clinic Symptoms A popliteal artery aneurysm may not cause any noticeable ...

Feb 23rd, 2022 - Popliteal artery aneurysm care at Mayo Clinic Each Mayo Clinic location offers a vascular center, staffed by doctors and other specialists trained in vascular diseases. Your Mayo Clinic care team. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in blood vessel conditions (vascular specialists) and blood vessel surgery (vascular and endovascular surgeons) and other health care providers work together to treat peopl...

Feb 23rd, 2022 - Diagnosis To diagnose popliteal artery aneurysm, a health care provider will usually do a physical exam to check for swelling, tenderness, or changes in skin color or temperature on the lower leg and behind the knee. You may be asked questions about your medical history and health habits, such as smoking. Tests Imaging tests can help confirm a diagnosis of popliteal artery aneurysm. If you have...

Feb 3rd, 2022 - Overview What is back pain? Pain in your back can be an annoying ache, or it can get so bad that it’s unbearable. Back pain is the second most common reason why people visit their healthcare providers (just after colds). Many people miss work because of it. Around 80% to 90% of people in the United States will have back pain at some point in their lives. What are the types of back pain? Back pa...

Jan 20th, 2022 - Diagnosis Strokes FAQ Neurologist Robert Brown, M.D., answers the most frequently asked questions about strokes. Show transcript for video Strokes FAQ Hi, I'm Dr. Robert Brown, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic. And I'm here to answer some of the important question you may have about strokes. The fast acronym, F.A.S.T., is a good way of remembering stroke symptoms and what to do if you or a friend o...

Jan 4th, 2022 - Overview Thoracic outlet Open pop-up dialog box Close Thoracic outlet Thoracic outlet The thoracic outlet is the space between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib. This narrow passageway is crowded with blood vessels, nerves and muscles. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first ri...

Nov 17th, 2021 - Overview Aortic valve stenosis Open pop-up dialog box Close Aortic valve stenosis Aortic valve stenosis Aortic valve stenosis causes a thickening and narrowing of the valve between the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) and the body's main artery (aorta). The narrowing creates a smaller opening for blood to pass through, reducing or blocking blood flow from the heart to the rest of t...

Nov 17th, 2021 - Diagnosis To diagnose aortic valve disease, a health care provider will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about your signs and symptoms and medical history. A health care provider may hear a whooshing or swishing sound (heart murmur) when listening to your heart with a stethoscope. If so, you may be referred to a doctor trained in heart diseases (cardiologist). Several tests may be d...