Background Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) has good modern results, but large multicentre longitudinal data on outcomes, especially hospital resource utilisation through childhood and adolescence, are ...

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now an established treatment option for elderly patients with severe ...

Mildly to moderately dilated ascending aortas progress slowly over time, with a high home-measured systolic blood pressure linked to a faster progression.

Along with a number of surgery and endovascular procedure recommendations for aortic root and ascending aorta dilatation, the guideline offered an algorithm to help reduce delays in diagnosis and ...

Infections: Endocarditis is a type of infection of the inner lining of the heart, including the heart valves. Various ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MDMedically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Arteries are blood vessels in the body that carry blood away from the heart and throughout the body. There are ...

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. The findings can contribute to better diagnosis and open up ...

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 ...

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated.

Abstract Background— The risk for aortic dissection is increased among relatively young women with Turner syndrome (TS). It is unknown whether aortic dilatation precedes acute aortic dissection in TS ...

The aorta carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Learn more about the aorta's function, structure, and importance.