Aortic aneurysms are often called “silent killers” because their early symptoms can closely mimic those of a heart attack. An ...

The Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine hosted its inaugural Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm Awareness Day on Oct. 8 at the Charles B. Wang Center.  The ...

A large-scale analysis found that the number of abdominal aortic aneurysm patients has more than tripled over 13 years.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The “Ritter Rules” underline the importance of accessing care for aortic dissections and aneurysms. The ...

Aortic aneurysm surgery is generally safe, but it can lead to complications like blood clots, ischemic events, and bleeding. Your doctor can give you a better idea of your specific risk of ...

When we talk about heart disease and try to spread awareness of how to lower your risk, we focus on modifiable risk factors. These are factors we can change by altering our lifestyles and making ...

Albany, NY — In a significant medical advancement for the Capital Region, vascular surgeons at St. Peter's Hospital have successfully performed the area's first thoracoabdominal branch endoprosthesis ...

Aortic regurgitation occurs when blood leaks back into the left ventricle due to a leaky aortic valve. This is a type of valve disease in the heart. Aortic regurgitation can lead to some heart damage ...

An alleged failure to diagnose and treat a Connecticut patient’s aortic aneurysm led to his wrongful death, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court. Jeffrey Held was brought to Milford Hospital ...