A new study highlights the 'diagnostic pitfalls' behind missed aortic dissection, the condition that killed Canadian actor Alan Thicke ...

Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a rupture of an ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium -- an accumulation of blood in the sac around his heart -- his wife, Dr. Céline Gounder announced on ...

An aortoenteric fistula is a rare but life threatening complication of aortic surgery requiring immediate surgical repair. Early symptoms include abdominal pain or vomiting blood. A fistula is an ...

In the United States, cardiovascular health is especially important. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and as many as 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis ...

A $100,000 grant awarded to researchers at UTHealth Houston from the John Ritter Foundation will fund an app that will help ...

Investigators have discovered a new pathway that may lead to a treatment for high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms. By creating a new laboratory model for studying these conditions, the team ...

Aortic root surgery (ARS) is a procedure to repair or replace the aortic root. There are various types of ARS surgery that come with different risks and benefits. The aorta is a large blood vessel ...

A person with a bicuspid aortic valve can support their heart health by maintaining a nutritious diet, getting enough appropriate exercise, and taking steps to manage their condition. A bicuspid ...