I felt a ripping sensation in my chest before doctors said I was hours from death and needed 12-hour open heart surgery
A MAN assumed he was suffering from an allergic reaction after feeling a strange ripping in his chest – little did he know he’d be undergoing open heart surgery days later to save his ...
AHA/ASA Journals8d
Sex Differences in Peripheral Vascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Sex differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease have been ...
Rolling Out10d
5 deadly conditions that can cause sudden death
Medical experts reveal the 5 most common causes of sudden death, their warning signs, and what you can do to reduce your risk ...
verywellhealth15d
The Anatomy and Function of the Abdominal Aorta
The abdominal aorta is a large artery in your belly that carries blood from the heart to the lower part of the body. In early fetal development, it forms from two smaller blood vessels, called the ...
BMJ16d
Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of maximal aortic diameter, length and volume for prediction of aortic dissection
Patients with a history of cardiothoracic surgery, connective tissue disease (such as Marfan’s syndrome, Loeys-Dietz or Ehlers-Danlos) or bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) were excluded. The remaining ...
BMJ16d
Chronobiological patterns of acute aortic dissection in central China
such as Marfan syndrome (MFS) or bicuspid aortic valve or a history of cardiovascular surgery/iatrogenic AD; (4) traumatic AD/AD in pregnancy; and (5) aortic aneurysm (since only dissections were ...
All 106 DVLA medical conditions that could land you with a £1,000 fine
Motorists with specific health conditions are required to notify the DVLA of their diagnosis and any subsequent changes in ...
106 medical conditions that could cost drivers £1,000 for breaking DVLA rule
Drivers are being warned that failure to inform the DVLA about a health diagnosis, and any subsequent changes in health, can ...
ahajournals.org22d
Growth Rate Assessed by Vascular Deformation Mapping Predicts Type B Aortic Dissection in Marfan Syndrome
Patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) are at a high risk of type B aortic dissection (TBAD). Aortic growth and elongation have been suggested as risk factors for TBAD. Vascular deformation mapping is an ...
Tuko22d
Woman with Connective Tissue Disorder Tearfully Says Goodbye on TikTok Before Death: "See You"
The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. If your aorta — the large blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body — is affected, the condition can become ...
News Medical24d
New drug ataciguat shows promise for managing aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are exploring the use of a new drug called ...
Medical Xpress24d
New drug shows promise in reducing aortic valve surgeries
Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are exploring the use of a new drug called ...