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 ...

Epiaortic ultrasonography has high sensitivity for the detection of atherosclerosis. In several studies, the technique has identified atherosclerosis of the ascending aorta as the major risk factor ...

Newswise — CHICAGO, April 28, 2025 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and ...

A computational modeling study suggests that reconstructing a normal sino-tubular junction during root-sparing ascending aortic aneurysm repair can reintroduce beneficial sinus vortices seen in ...

Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, ...

ANEURYSMS of the thoracic aorta may be of diverse etiology. Atherosclerosis, syphilis, medial degeneration, trauma and occasionally sepsis have been implicated. 1–4 The present case represents a ...

A ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm -- the reported cause of death of American soccer writer Grant Wahl -- is a rare but deadly medical condition. "Grant died from the rupture of a slowly growing, ...

Prediction of aortic dissection or rupture of the thoracic aortic aneurysm is a challenge, and more accurate identification of high-risk patients and timing of repair surgery are required. A new ...

DENVER, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Many people assume that if they feel healthy, they are healthy. But some of the most dangerous heart conditions grow silently, without pain, without symptoms, and ...