Certain types of aortic aneurysms have no symptoms unless they rupture, while others can cause pain or discomfort in the chest, abdomen, back, and elsewhere. An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are significantly more common, with 200,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed each year. Here's what to ...

While many people fear a cancer diagnosis above all else, clinical data reveals that symptomatic aortic stenosis, a severe ...

Aortic stenosis is a disease of the heart valve. It involves the narrowing of the aortic heart valve, which reduces blood flow. The condition may cause a person to feel fatigued due to restricted ...

A leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm may feel like abdominal pain or tenderness, along with other symptoms. You may recognize these certain symptoms when it’s time to take action. Abdominal aortic ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart condition. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and more. BAV occurs when the aortic ...

Retired professor Mr. Patil ignored breathlessness, fatigue, and chest tightness until diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, ...

Oxidative stress can occur when our cells are exposed to harmful molecules called "reactive oxygen species" over time. These reactive oxygen species can damage cells and are found in important disease ...

Background Aortic stenosis (AS) frequently coexists with heart failure (HF), but its prevalence, prognostic impact and management across the full HF spectrum remain incompletely characterised. Methods ...

Valvular heart disease, also called heart valve disease, occurs when you have a diseased or damaged heart valve. When your heart pumps blood, your valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the ...

Credit: Getty Images Clinicians must be vigilant for subtle signs of BAV in children. Once diagnosed, management decisions should be individualized. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common ...