Widening of the descending aortic arch can be caused by arteritis, hypertension, aortic coarctation, etc. It is recommended that the widening of the descending aortic arch be treated according to the cause of the aortic artery, and the widening of the descending aortic arch will be gradually restored.
1. Arteritis: Patients with mild cases can be treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone drugs, such as prednisolone and methylprednisolone. If necessary, surgical treatment can be carried out, through the arterial reconstruction surgery can effectively improve the distal blood supply.
2. Hypertension: Patients suffering from hypertension should firstly adjust their diet structure, avoid eating pickled and greasy food, and maintain sufficient sleep. If necessary, patients can take diuretics such as indapamide and hydrochlorothiazide, calcium antagonists such as felodipine and nifedipine.
3. Aortic atherosclerosis: Patients suffering from aortic atherosclerosis can take lipid-regulating drugs such as ezetimibe, atorvastatin, etc., and anti-small platelet drugs such as tegretol, aspirin, etc. according to their conditions.
If you feel uncomfortable, you should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions. It is recommended that patients should adopt good dietary habits and pay attention to rest, which can help alleviate the condition.