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An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes the wall of a person's aorta, the largest artery in the body, to weaken and bulge outward. If left untreated, it can continue to grow and eventually rupture, which can lead to life-threatening…

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Wahl began his journalism career at Sports Illustrated before working independently from 2021Grant Wahl died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm while working at the World Cup in Qatar, says his widow.The journalist collapsed in a World Cup…

One disease is more common in people assigned female at birth, while the other is more common in people assigned male at birth. But a new publication details a "shared complex genetic architecture" between the cardiovascular conditions that…

Last Updated: October 02, 2022, 12:23 ISTAn aortic aneurysm is more likely to occur in those who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or use tobacco products. An aortic aneurysm can be detected with a CT scan.The aorta is the body’s…

An experimental drug therapy protects mice from sudden death due to the rupture of a major blood vessel in the abdomen, according to a study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings, available…

The diameter of the thoracic aorta is a biomarker for heart attacks and other adverse cardiovascular events in women and men, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. The aorta is a large artery that carries oxygenated…

The "Ross procedure" may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement among patients under 50 years old than more standard mechanical or biological replacements, according to a new study from The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York…

Researchers at Michigan Medicine have found a novel method of measuring growth in the body's largest artery that may help clinicians to identify potentially fatal heart conditions earlier. The technique, called vascular deformation mapping,…

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex and life-threatening vascular disease with high incidence worldwide. Termed the silent killer, most AAAs are asymptomatic, often going undetected until rupture, and involve a poorly understood…