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 ...

Individuals with descending thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses ...

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes ... however not the aortic arch and only minimal portions of the descending thoracic aorta. Transesophageal echocardiography ...

Sex differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease have been ...

Aortic dissections and aneurysms remain clinically challenging entities. Over the past several years, concepts in the management of thoracic aortic disease have slowly evolved and incrementally ...

There are three types of aortic aneurysms. A thoracic aortic aneurysm involves the ascending aorta, arch, or descending aorta. Aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in the United ...

For many of these conditions, women present later and sicker, and are less likely to be treated appropriately.

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

This fellowship includes an intense clinical experience in aortic and adult cardiac surgery, which includes but is not limited to: the treatment of aortic disease (aneurysms and dissection ... a ...