Aortic widening mainly refers to the widening of the ascending aorta, which can be seen in infections, high blood pressure, etc., all of which can have serious consequences if not actively treated. Widening of the aorta can be seen in infections, which can have serious consequences if not actively treated, such as syphilitic aortic valve closure insufficiency combined with aortic aneurysm, syphilitic coronary artery stenosis or obstruction, which can lead to life-threatening conditions if the aneurysm ruptures and the stenosis worsens. Prolonged hypertension can lead to shock dilatation of the aorta, which, if not actively controlled, may also be accompanied by cerebral hemorrhage, aortic aneurysm, aortic coarctation and other life-threatening diseases. If aortic widening is accompanied by valvular lesions, heart failure, acute infarction and other adverse outcomes may also occur. Therefore, aortic widening should be treated according to the doctor’s instructions once it is detected.