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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

The aorta starts from the heart’s left ventricle and carries oxygen-rich blood to the entire body through branching arteries ...