Growth hormone (GH) is often administered to ... increased cardiac output and cardiac hypertrophy, which can lead to aortic changes. Increased aortic diameter is a risk factor for aortic ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. This is shown in a study led by researchers at Linköping ...

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) shares are trading higher on Thursday. Stifel analyst Rick Wise upgraded Edwards from Hold to Buy, raising the price forecast to $90 from $75. Wise suggests ...

11 Aortic extensibility fell to exceedingly low ... 20 In addition, the rate of aneurysm growth is increased among those with Marfan's syndrome, 9 as is the degree of elastin fiber disarray ...