An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...

NEW YORK -- February is American Heart Month, and CBS2 is talking about cardiovascular health all month long. Today we focus on aortic aneurysms. Dr. Habib Jabagi, from Valley Hospital, stopped by the ...

The Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine hosted its inaugural Aortic Dissection ...

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 ...

Well-respected sports journalist Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 49 on Dec. 10 while reporting on the World Cup in Qatar, his wife, Dr. Céline Gounder, wrote in a note on Substack ...

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 ...

About 200,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with an abdominal aortic aneurysm – a relatively common condition that can be deadly if untreated. Christopher Vonbayer had emergency surgery last year ...

Kim Kardashian revealed during the season 7 premiere of The Kardashians that during a routine MRI scan, it was found that she ...

Aortic valve insufficiency is a form of valvular heart disease. It occurs when the aortic valve does not function properly. This may cause the heart to work harder and can lead to heart failure.

The lawsuit against two Salem Hospital doctors alleged that they failed to recognize the symptoms of an aortic aneurysm and order testing that could have ruled it out. Joseph Brown died of an ...

Researchers have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. Aortic stenosis is a progressive and potentially fatal condition ...