1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="wfqLvHUvco"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/aortitis/">Aortitis</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/aortitis/embed/#?secret=wfqLvHUvco" width="600" height="338" title="“Aortitis” — Glossary" data-secret="wfqLvHUvco" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Inflammation of the aorta, usually due to advanced syphilis, sometimes to rheumatic fever.The main artery leading from the heart into the body. Aortitis is commonly caused by advanced syphilis or an autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis.Inflammation of the aorta, which most commonly occurs as a late complication of syphilis. Aortitis principally affects the ascending thoracic aorta and may result in the formation of an aneurysm and obstruction to the coronary blood flow. Chest pain may occur from pressure on surrounding structures or from the reduced blood supply to the heart. Aortic regurgitation may be found. The syphilitic infection is treated with penicillin but surgical repair to the aortic aneurysm or valve may be needed.A rare degenerative condition of the lining of the aorta. It may be the result of arteritis (inflammation of the arteries) or a consequence of untreated syphilis. Aortitis may lead to thinning of the aorta’s wall and development of an aneurysm.Inflammation of the aorta, as occurs in patients with syphilis, autoimmune vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, Takayasu’s arteritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms usually are nonspecific: fever, chills, myalgias, and malaise.Aortitis refers to the inflammation of the aorta, which is the primary artery in the human body. This condition is uncommon and typically observed in individuals who have arteritis, an inflammatory condition affecting the arteries, or those with untreated syphilis. Additionally, some individuals with ankylosing spondylitis, a disorder impacting the spine, may also experience aortitis.The presence of aortitis can result in the dilation of certain segments of the aorta and a thinning of its walls. This can potentially lead to the development of an aneurysm, characterized by the abnormal bulging or ballooning of the artery. In some cases, such an aneurysm may rupture, causing severe and sometimes life-threatening bleeding. Furthermore, aortitis has the potential to harm the ring surrounding the aortic valve in the heart, leading to aortic incompetence. This condition allows for the backflow of blood into the heart and can eventually contribute to heart failure, which manifests as a reduced efficiency in the heart's pumping function.