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What Is Unfolding And Dilation Of The Dorsal Aorta?
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Thanks for your query.
Lupus is a auto-immune medical disorder that results in immune mediated inflammatory reaction in the blood vessels called as vasculitis. Such a reaction in the major artery can damage and alter the structure of the artery.
In your case, similar damage has occurred in the dorsal aorta ( descending aorta) - which can be described as "aortitis". Over a period of time the involved blood vessels undergo weakening of their walls and hence dilate in size ( Abnormal increase in diameter of the vessels).
Unfolding & dilation of the dorsal aorta - This is the actual description provided by medical investigations - which in layman terms can be described as - Inflammed, weakened and enlarged blood vessels.
The progression of the condition - can be prevented by appropriate immune suppression therapy. You might benefit by consulting with your primary doctor or a rheumatologist who can treat you accordingly.
I hope this helps.
I shall be available for any follow up questions that you might be having.
Thanks for your query.
Lupus is a auto-immune medical disorder that results in immune mediated inflammatory reaction in the blood vessels called as vasculitis. Such a reaction in the major artery can damage and alter the structure of the artery.
In your case, similar damage has occurred in the dorsal aorta ( descending aorta) - which can be described as "aortitis". Over a period of time the involved blood vessels undergo weakening of their walls and hence dilate in size ( Abnormal increase in diameter of the vessels).
Unfolding & dilation of the dorsal aorta - This is the actual description provided by medical investigations - which in layman terms can be described as - Inflammed, weakened and enlarged blood vessels.
The progression of the condition - can be prevented by appropriate immune suppression therapy. You might benefit by consulting with your primary doctor or a rheumatologist who can treat you accordingly.
I hope this helps.
I shall be available for any follow up questions that you might be having.
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