The aorta is the main artery of the human body. Its large structure is key to maintaining the vital function of pumping oxygenated blood around the whole body. Aortic ...

Philosophy Professor Daniel Dennett was rushed to the hospital from the Medford campus n an ambulance in late October. On Nov. 3, he posted an entry in his online blog describing his condition. Upon ...

A beveled aortic hemiarch replacement is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta and arch of the aorta. This procedure involves removing the ...

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When an aneurysm occurs in the chest (above your diaphragm) it's called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are classified based on which part of the aorta is abnormal: While your ...

Heart condition also took the life of TV star John Ritter in 2003. Dec. 14, 2010— -- A man powerful enough to end a war died Tuesday of a tiny tear close to his heart. Special Envoy to Pakistan ...

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.

The Baylor College of Medicine Aortic Surgery Fellowship (TMB #580-48-04-14) program is a one-year non-ACGME accredited program, approved by the Texas Medical Board. The program may be extended to a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in failing transcatheter valves may not be feasible in ...

A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by an abnormal bulge in your body’s main artery. TAAs are usually symptom-free until they rupture, but early ...