length of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm can reach ____ - ____ cm

aortic dilation of more than ___mm is a definite risk factor for dissection

Aneurysms arising from the right Valsalva sinus typically protrude into the right atrium where they may be visualized as a _______ structure.

What is the major complication of sinus of valsalva.

Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of connective tissue associated with a mutation of the _____ gene.

______ are most common in the descending thoracic aorta and arch and far less frequently encountered in the ascending aorta.

Atheromas of the aorta are characterized by ???

Idiopathic dilation (below the threshold for definition of an aneurysm) have often been referred to as ???

patients with _______ syndrome are at risk of aneurysm formation, dissection, and rupture at any point along the course of the aorta

The ascending aorta terminates at the ?

Normal Aorta consists of how many segments.

threshold of _____mm is considered an indication for prophylactic aortic surgery in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a catastrophic event such as rupture or dissection.

An aneurysm is defined as enlargement to more than ____ times the normal dimension for that aspect of the aorta.