What Is an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm?
An ascending aortic aneurysm is an abnormal widening or swelling of the portion of the aorta in the human heart known as the ascending aorta. An aneurysm happens because of a weakening of the walls of the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body. The portion that passes through the chest is known as the thoracic aorta, and it contains the ascending aorta. The ascending aorta begins at the heart’s left ventricle and extends to the aortic arch, or the bend in the aorta. The portion of the aorta beyond the aortic arch but still within the thoracic cavity is known as the descending aorta. The aorta is one continuous blood vessel, and its function is to supply clean, oxygenated blood to the body.
