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 ...

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 ...

Both the proximal and distal segments of the endograft have scalloped flares, which are to facilitate endograft conformity in a tortuous thoracic aorta. Two radiopaque gold bands are attached to ...

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

The following is a summary of "Engineering approach to study the effect of TEVAR on the cardiovascular system: A systematic ...

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...

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 ...