This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

He had suffered an aortic dissection, which required an 11-hour operation to repair. Here, we ask a cardiac expert to explain the procedure. Graham Cooper, consultant heart surgeon at the Northern ...

The UK’s first aortic specialist nurse has been chosen to lead a new virtual consultation service for aortic dissection patients launched by a national charity. Emma Hope, who retired from the NHS ...

Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. Despite advancements in emergency interventions, the optimal treatment ...

You might have surgery to remove lymph nodes in your tummy (abdomen). These are called the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. This operation is called a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. This is a ...

There are many health conditions, both mild and more severe, that can lead to chronic abdominal pain. Because of that, it can be easy to misdiagnose the ailment. There are many causes of chronic ...

This Review explores type 2 diabetes from a genetic perspective, highlighting insights into its pathophysiology and the implications for precision medicine. More specifically, the traditional ...

Investigations are underway into the causes of the Eaton and Palisades fires — two of the most deadly wildfires in state history. But how, exactly, do people determine what caused a wildfire?

People have been aware of the negative effects of smoking cigarettes for several decades now. But even with the decline of ...