Between the simpler approach of ascending aortic hemiarch replacement and a full-on extended arch reconstruction, overall ...

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 ...

People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. Atherosclerosis is the medical term for a narrowing and hardening of the ...

Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic ...

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.

Through a statewide partnership, hospitals in Michigan drastically increased the number of patients who receive follow-up imaging after undergoing aortic aneurysm repair, according to a recent study.

Background Mechanical compression from the ascending aorta on the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) can cause low voltage ...