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

Additionally, 30% of aneurysm ruptures in women occurred with smaller aneurysms, compared to 8% in men. These disparities ...

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 ...

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

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition.

In AVS, calcium deposits build up and narrow the aortic valve, forcing the heart to work harder to move blood. The condition typically progresses over time, with symptoms like chest pain ...

or endovascular thoracic aortic stent graft implantation for lusorian artery aneurysms seems to be an additional and minimally invasive approach with promising midterm results. We therefore report ...

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, ...