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

Using human cells in laboratory rats, Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a functional model of thoracic aortic aneurysm, creating opportunities for more effective understanding of disease ...

Thoracic aortic aneurysms represent a major health problem. Untreated thoracic aortic aneurysms may rupture, which has a dismal outcome. The standard treatment for thoracic aneurysms is open surgical ...

An abnormally enlarged aorta (aortic aneurysm) can tear or rupture and cause sudden cardiac death. Unfortunately, patients often show no signs or symptoms before the aorta, which carries blood from ...

The significance of a genetic variant that substantially increases the risk of a frequently fatal thoracic aortic dissection or full rupture has been confirmed by researchers. Thoracic aortic ...

In the wake of prominent U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl's sudden death related to an aortic aneurysm, a Houston doctor is weighing in on risk factors, warning signs and treatments. Wahl, 49, had ...