'Fit and healthy' woman survives rare aortic tear
A "fit and healthy" woman from Devon who survived an "incredibly rare" aortic dissection has said she is determined to make ...
Understanding Aortic Dissection: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention Strategies
The hallmark symptom of aortic dissection is sudden, severe chest pain that may radiate to the back. Dr. You Hao-chun, the director of cardiovascular surgery at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, ...
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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute first in state and region to implant a novel aortic stent graft
Cardiovascular surgeons at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute are the first in the state to implant the GORE® Ascending ...
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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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PH risk grows over time with COA, or narrowing of aorta: Study
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) risk grows over time for patients with narrowing of the aorta, the body's biggest blood vessel, per a study.
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Farewell to Young Cuban Baseball Player Dorvis Navarro Draws Crowd: Cause of Death Disclosed
The Isle of Youth bid an emotional farewell on Wednesday to young baseball player Dorvis Navarro Queralta, who unexpectedly ...
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Vascular Team Uses New Device for Aortic Repair
UC Davis Health vascular surgeons are among the first in the country to treat patients with thoracic aortic disease by using ...
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'Fit and healthy' woman survives rare aortic tear
Aortic dissection, external is a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in the aorta, the body's largest artery, or bleeding within the aortic wall, according to the NHS. The 45-year-old said ...