Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The mortality rate for women with type A acute aortic dissection remains higher than that for men with the ...

Sometimes the aorta—the largest blood vessel in our bodies—can tear, allowing blood to flow between layers of the aortic wall. This dissection can block blood from flowing to other parts of the body, ...

Bonser RS, Ranasinghe AM, Loubani M, Evans JD, Thalji NM, Bachet JE, Carrel TP, Czerny M, Di Bartolomeo R, Grabenwöger M, Lonn L, Mestres CA, Schepens MA, Weigang E. Journal of the American College of ...

The aorta is the main artery of the human body. Its large structure is key to maintaining the vital function of pumping oxygenated blood around the whole body. Aortic ...

Acute Aortic Dissection is a rare, deadly emergency. Rapid diagnosis and urgent surgery are vital to save lives. Early screening can prevent disaster. Acute Aortic Dissection (AAD) is a rare but ...

A Vizag hospital successfully performs a pioneering hybrid procedure for chronic Type B Aortic Dissection, marking a regional medical milestone.

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This “false lumen” can ...