what does vascular calcification in the aorta and iliac vessels and pelvicaliectasis bilaterally mean ?

teri m - 2007-06-11 05:07:11 - Other - Diseases

Best Answer:

Vascular - Relating to or containing blood vessels. Aorta - Main artery which carries blood from the heart to the body. Iliac - The upper part of the hip bone Calcification- process in which tissue becomes hardened due to deposits of calcium salts Pelvicaliectasis is a term used to describe a dilated renal pelvis and calyces Bilateral - Both Sides, left and right

Answer:

Vascular - Relating to or containing blood vessels. Aorta - Main artery which carries blood from the heart to the body. Iliac - The upper part of the hip bone Calcification- process in which tissue becomes hardened due to deposits of calcium salts Pelvicaliectasis is a term used to describe a dilated renal pelvis and calyces Bilateral - Both Sides, left and right

Basically means, that the arteries have become hardened with plaque. Aorta is the main arterial system which everything feeds off of, the iliac lead to the legs and the pelvic, is just that- pelvis area. The percentage of calcification is what you need to know- most everyone has plaque in their arteries- the diets of most humans isn't what it used to be, thanks to so many modern "conveniences."