The physical exam findings of aortic stenosis and how they can help in diagnosis and grading of aortic stenosis are the focus of this episode of AP Cardiology with host Andrew Perry, MD, joined by ...

RECENT advances in the surgical treatment of dissecting aneurysm of the thoracic aorta, based on resection and graft replacement of a segment of aorta including the intimal tear, have made ...

The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. The aorta is the main blood vessel in the body that arises from the heart and carries oxygenated blood to the whole body, including the brain, ...

Cardiovascular diseases continue to represent a global health crisis affecting millions of people worldwide. These conditions necessitate urgent medical intervention, as cardiovascular diseases ...

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. It is the largest artery in the body, measuring more than 1 inch across in some places. Any blockage or ...

Prof. Dr Martin Czerny, Medical Director of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, is one of the most cited cardiovascular surgeons in the world.

Aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve, affects over 13% of Americans over 75 years old and is often missed until it’s advanced and symptomatic. Studies(1, 2) suggest that a significant ...

An aneurysm occurs when the walls of a blood vessel or artery in the abdomen, brain, or chest start to weaken and bulge. It’s possible to live with an aneurysm for a long time without symptoms or ...