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 ...

Through a statewide partnership, hospitals in Michigan drastically increased the number of patients who receive follow-up ...

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.

Background Mechanical compression from the ascending aorta on the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) can cause low voltage areas (LVAs), which are associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation ...

An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...