A chest-worn biosensor that features several measurement signals in one device reliably identifies the presence and severity ...

Thoracic aortic dissection is often approached as an acute and localised event, and pathological examination has ...

Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified ...

Future generations of aortic specialists will not only need to master endovascular techniques but also collectively work to preserve the open aortic skill set.

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has already been recommended for some high-risk patients with aortic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The “Ritter Rules” underline the importance of accessing care for aortic dissections and aneurysms. The ...

Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the major heart valve disease that afflicts nearly 10 million patients globally with an annual mortality exceeding 100,000, and the numbers continue to rise. In ...

The Ross procedure, which can be used to treat young people with severe aortic valve disease, has seen wide swings in popularity over the years, but now, with consistent data on long-term survival and ...

Researchers have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. Aortic stenosis is a progressive and potentially fatal condition ...

Aortic root surgery (ARS) is a procedure to repair or replace the aortic root. There are various types of ARS surgery that come with different risks and benefits. The aorta is a large blood vessel ...