Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now an established treatment option for elderly patients with severe ...

Traditional operative risk calculators, such as the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II (EuroSCORE II), ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is among the most widespread and dangerous diseases that may cause death. Recently, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair outperformed open aortic surgery, since it is a safe ...

While a hefty £1,000 fine awaits anyone who is found to be dishonest in declaring their condition, drivers may also face ...

Marine mammal skin, in contact with seawater containing diverse chemicals, reflects species health and environmental quality. The contributions of natural toxins and anthropogenic contaminants to the ...

A hospital trust has apologised after failing to properly diagnose a “happily married” woman who was “living life to the full” when she collapsed.

Introduction The clinical problem Chronic thoracic aortic aneurysm (CTAA) is defined by dilation of the thoracic aorta to beyond 50% of normal. Dilation weakens the aortic wall leading to aortic ...

Dr Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine expert from California , said the hack could indicate a high risk of suffering an aortic aneurysm.

Aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD) are major diseases of the adult aorta caused by progressive medial degeneration of the aortic wall. Although the overproduction of destructive factors promotes ...