'I escaped': Otherwise healthy Austin runner dodges death after aortic dissection
This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...
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Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Doctors replaced a valve and the upper arch of his aorta. After the six-hour surgery, doctors put Roy in a medically induced ...
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Structure of the cardiovascular system
The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It carries oxygenated blood away from the left ventricle to the body. The vena cava is the largest vein in the body. It carries deoxygenated blood from ...
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American Hospital Dubai sets another milestone with a highly complex open vascular surgery
The hospital's state-of-the-art American Heart and Vascular Institute performed a challenging surgery including open ...
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New tech helps women living with Marfan syndrome learn if pregnancy is safe
Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a ...
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Structure of the cardiovascular system
The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It carries oxygenated blood away from the left ventricle to the body. The vena cava is the largest vein in the body. It carries deoxygenated blood from ...