New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be ...

The research demonstrated that variations in chromosome 22 may contribute to the individual severity of nonsyndromic bicuspid aortic valve disease and the risk for complications. Bicuspid aortic ...

Objective Chronic abdominal aortic occlusive disease (CAAOD) is an uncommon manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), impacting cardiovascular health and peripheral arterial circulation. We ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is the most common congenital heart defect, characterized by the presence of only two leaflets in the aortic valve instead of the normal three. This condition ...

Bicuspid aortic valve disease, where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three, is the most common congenital heart defect, affecting up to 2% of the population. The condition ...

Kennesaw State University mechanical engineering professor Philippe Sucosky has earned a prestigious American Heart ...

By focusing on novel diagnostic and therapeutic advancements, this topic aims to catalyze further research and discussion across disciplines, contributing to improved strategies for disease management ...

Titled "A Novel Microphysiological Valve-on-Chip for Elucidating the Mechano-Etiology of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease," Sucosky's project aims to build a device replicating the structure and ...

Aortic stenosis, affecting nine million people globally, is often unnoticed as symptoms are mistaken for aging. This heart condition, common in elderly, restricts blood flow due to valve narrowing, ...

Q: My neighbor suffered a ruptured aneurysm that almost killed her. According to her husband, this came out of the blue. What ...

The Zenith TX2 TAA Endovascular stent graft is designed as a two-piece modular system, although implantation of a single device may be sufficient for focal thoracic aortic lesions (see fig 8).