For many of these conditions, women present later and sicker, and are less likely to be treated appropriately.

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a ...

I had no symptoms and thousands of people die ... penetrating ulcer of the aorta and a leaking thoracic aortic aneurysm. His treatment options include replacing part of his aorta which will ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)a condition affecting arteries, veins and the lymphatic systems throughout the bodyhas ...

Problems with the abdominal aorta, such as an aneurysm—a bulging or weakened area in the artery wall—can cause symptoms like ... Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Harvard Health Medicine. Shining a light on ...

Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including ...

Sex differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease have been ...

As people age, a buildup of calcium on the aortic valve can make it thicker and stiffer leading to aortic stenosis.

Recent research from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) provides important new insights into how ...