Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that can cause dissection of the thoracic aorta, which is the body’s main artery. The mutation leads to an impaired function of the smooth muscle cells ...

The aorta, a large blood vessel responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, plays a crucial role in our circulatory system. While it has long been known that ...

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a genetic mutation that can cause dissection of the thoracic aorta, which is the body's main artery. The mutation leads to an impaired function ...

We report a case of asymptomatic dissection of the descending aorta (type B aortic dissection) with silent renal hypoperfusion. A small, nonfunctioning kidney and a contralateral hypertrophied kidney ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Understanding the mechanical effects of smooth muscle cell (SMC) contraction on the initiation and the propagation of cardiovascular diseases ...

Atrial fibrillation was associated with mortality in patients with significant aortic stenosis, but correction for left ventricular diastolic function rendered the association not significant, ...

A bicuspid aortic valve may present few problems throughout your life. But you’ll still need to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and monitor your cardiovascular system to prevent complications. The ...