Patients with GCA have a greater risk for aortic aneurysm, dissection, or rupture vs those with PMR.

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Recent data shows that about ...

Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is an urgent, life-threatening condition that poses a significant risk of early mortality if not promptly treated. Given the nature of the disease’s ...

Marie Anne August, 45, was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called aortic dissection Jam Press/Marie-Anne August Marie Anne August felt a “bubbling” in her chest while at the gym ...

In patients with acute type A aortic dissection, receiving surgical repair at a high-volume aortic center is associated with improved survival.

February is Heart Health Month. In this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, we’re taking a look at a condition called aortic dissection.

Background: Mesenteric malperfusion (MMP) is an uncommon but devastating complication of acute aortic dissection (AAD) that combines 2 life-threatening conditions—aortic dissection and acute ...

In fall 2023, Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped them both.

Acting quickly, having a specialized hospital in Austin helps save runner's life after aortic dissection.

Aortic dissection is a cardiovascular disease-causing mortality. It is vital to detect after emergently for earlier interventions and healing prognosis of aortic dissection. Computer-aided diagnosis ...

The development of multidisciplinary aortic teams is a nascent step in the direction of implementing regional centralization of AD care as it serves to break down interprofessional barriers and unify ...

BACKGROUND: The development of aortic dissection (AD) is closely associated with inflammation. The Trem2 (triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2)/Tyrobp (TYRO protein tyrosine kinase-binding ...