Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People who don't realize they're living with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may face a sudden aortic rupture or tear and massive, ...

The chance of a patient living after tearing their aorta has improved significantly, but the condition remains deadly if not recognized early and repaired surgically, a study finds. A team of ...

Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, ...

Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, ...

Three years ago, Dr. Meghana Helder lost a patient hours after performing a risky heart surgery. The procedure, to repair a ...

Newswise — CHICAGO, April 28, 2025 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

An aortoenteric fistula is a rare but life threatening complication of aortic surgery requiring immediate surgical repair. Early symptoms include abdominal pain or vomiting blood. A fistula is an ...

PARIS, France—There is more than a twofold greater risk of death, and a significantly increased risk of major adverse cardiac events, over nearly 2 years of follow-up when patients with a bicuspid ...

Discover how the David Procedure offers a crucial opportunity to save the heart's own valve during aortic root surgery, potentially avoiding lifelong anticoagulation and improving outcomes.