Problems with the abdominal aorta, such as an aneurysm—a bulging or weakened area in the artery wall—can cause symptoms like belly or back pain. This artery plays a critical role in the circulatory ...
Divided into four sections—the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta—it ensures blood reaches areas like the arms, legs, brain, and abdominal organs. The aorta is the largest ...
Study objective: This study is to uncover the advantages of abdominal aortic balloon occlusion in the uterine curettage treatment for patients with cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). Methods: To ...
This study aimed to determine the short- and long-term outcomes of preemptive TEVAR for uncomplicated TBAD with a small aortic aneurysm. Design: Retrospective multicenter analysis ... All patients ...
This ushered in the “one-and-done” chapter of aortic surgery—replacement of an aneurysm was thought sufficient to cure the disease. Survival after such a major surgery was considered such an ...
An aortic stenosis murmur is an unusual sound the heart makes due to a narrowing of the aortic heart valve. The narrowed heart valve restricts blood flow from the heart, which can create a murmur.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms typically affect people who: Were assigned male at birth, Are over 60 years old, Have a history of smoking, Are white, though these aneurysms can impact individuals of any ...