Background Aortic dimensions are critical for assessing the risk of acute aortic complications and guiding surgical interventions. Current guidelines define absolute diameter thresholds based largely ...

A simple screening could be a lifesaver for those with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which often goes undetected until it becomes deadly. The abdominal aorta is the main artery supplying blood from ...

Through a statewide partnership, hospitals in Michigan drastically increased the number of patients who receive follow-up ...

A long-time runner thought she was having a heart attack, but her son's quick recall helped doctors find the real cause: a ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.

An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...