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

Terumo Aortic announced enrollment of the first patient in the RapidLink pivotal trial, which will evaluate the safety and ...

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...

Aortic valve regurgitation happens when your aortic valve doesn’t fully close, causing some blood to remain in your left ventricle. It can cause symptoms like chest pain and fatigue, among others.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a balloon-like bulge in your aorta. It affects the part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. Your aorta is your body’s main artery. Is an AAA Serious?

Ascending aortic aneurysms are a subtype of thoracic aneurysms, which occur in the chest area. They affect thousands of Americans annually and can be life threatening if not monitored. An aneurysm is ...

The aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The thoracoabdominal aorta starts after the curve of the cane and extends past the arteries that deliver blood to the stomach, ...

Figure 1: Aortic dissection is caused by bleeding within the aortic wall. The first 2 weeks after the onset of an aortic dissection is considered the acute stage, in which patients are highly ...

Respiratory failure leading to resuscitation with an intraosseous line that infiltrated, causing permanent leg damage Tried ...

Aortic valve insufficiency is a form of valvular heart disease. It occurs when the aortic valve does not function properly. This may cause the heart to work harder and can lead to heart failure.