Terumo Aortic announced enrollment of the first patient in the RapidLink pivotal trial, which will evaluate the safety and ...

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 ...

Aortic valve regurgitation happens when your aortic valve doesn’t fully close, causing some blood to remain in your left ventricle. It can cause symptoms like chest pain and fatigue, among others.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a balloon-like bulge in your aorta. It affects the part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. Your aorta is your body’s main artery. Is an AAA Serious?

A Las Vegas hospital is marking history in Nevada’s health care, offering a better treatment option for patients with some of ...

The new system offers surgeons a larger coronary access window and increased space to facilitate access to a patient’s coronary arteries. This leads to lower mortality rates, lower stroke rates and ...

Advocate Health Care heart patient Diana Esposito was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down ...

For years, Rich Bugay struggled with constant discomfort and difficulty breathing. To deal with the sensation of a burning mouth, the father of three ate cough drops nearly nonstop. Just picking up ...

An aortic dissection is a tear in one of the layers of the aorta. The aorta is your body’s largest blood vessel. Your aorta is made up of three layers. When a hole or tear forms in one of these layers ...

Figure 1: Aortic dissection is caused by bleeding within the aortic wall. The first 2 weeks after the onset of an aortic dissection is considered the acute stage, in which patients are highly ...

Aortic valve insufficiency is a form of valvular heart disease. It occurs when the aortic valve does not function properly. This may cause the heart to work harder and can lead to heart failure.