heart disease, and high blood pressure. If you are at risk for developing an aneurysm, your physician may recommend periodic checks, which could include a physical exam and possibly a CT scan or ...

An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes ... characterized as a tearing sensation, nausea, vomiting, a fast heart beat and possibly the feeling of impending doom, may be ...

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

The Zenith TX2 TAA Endovascular stent graft is designed as a two-piece modular endograft system for thoracic aneurysm repair application ... and Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal ...

Ms Anderson was told about the aneurysm in her heart 10 ... Emergency open-heart surgery was performed immediately to repair the ascending aorta. Ms Anderson remained in hospital for 11 days ...

This is frequently achieved with beta-blockers. When the aneurysm reaches greater than 5.5 cm in normal individuals, surgical repair is recommended. If the aneurysm is > 5.0 cm and there is a ...

During surgery, a mechanical valve was placed in her heart to repair the damage to her aorta ... tissue and can cause heart problems and aneurysms. Dorsey believes that the physical strain ...

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

Tobacco use is the leading risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development. The most serious complication is rupture, which is usually fatal. Repair is recommended if the AAA grows ...