Awareness of the clinical significance of thoracic aortic aneurismal disease has increased in recent years. As diagnostic tools have improved our ability to identify aortic pathology, surgical ...
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart defect where the aortic valve has two leaflets (cusps) instead of the usual three, resulting in abnormal blood flow and development of aortic ...
Operative mortality fell over time, but there was a concerning uptick in recent years attributed to low-volume sites.
The arterial vasculature is the second most frequently calcified structure in the human body after the skeleton. Calcification of the aorta and aortic valves occurs in most individuals in westernized ...
Aortic diseases are pathological conditions affecting a section of the aorta, the largest artery in the human body. They can involve the ascending aorta, aortic arch, thoracic descending aorta, and/or ...
BACKGROUND: Consensus-based clinical practice guidelines recommend echocardiographic surveillance intervals based on aortic stenosis (AS) severity; however, real-world surveillance practices and ...
Background Severe aortic stenosis (AS) is commonly associated with advanced cardiac damage, including right ventricular dysfunction (RVD), pulmonary hypertension (PH) and tricuspid regurgitation (TR), ...
F]-sodium fluoride PET-CT imaging could help to risk stratify patients with a bicuspid aortic valve for preventative aortic surgery.
This week's Open Mic guest is Christy Seyfert, CEO and President of the Farm Credit Council. In this interview, Seyfert explains how a diversity of revenue streams is helping some farmers weather the ...
With some airlines offering free cabin bags, and others fining travellers on the spot for misunderstanding the rules on hand luggage, packing for a holiday can be daunting. Here’s how to navigate new ...