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

There are no specific symptoms related to an ascending aortic aneurysm until a complication ... and only minimal portions of the descending thoracic aorta. Transesophageal echocardiography is ...

Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the ...

Thoracic aortic dissection ... Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and bicuspid aortic valve have a significantly increased risk of aortic dissection. The onset of symptoms in aortic dissection are usually ...