Did you know men and women's heart cells prefer different kinds of fuel? Gender differences are emerging as scientists turn ...

An aneurysm occurs when the walls of a blood vessel or artery in the abdomen, brain, or chest start to weaken and bulge. It’s possible to live with an aneurysm for a long time without symptoms ...

Cardiovascular surgeons at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute are the first in the state to implant the GORE® Ascending ...

A left ventricular aneurysm can form after a transmural myocardial infarction and involves dilation of the left ventricular wall in an abnormal fashion. Most commonly, the apex of the heart is ...

Dr. Kevin Chow, a neuroendovascular surgeon for Southeast Health, is sharing the warning signs and proper treatment for ...

Heart and vascular care at OhioHealth Hospital received a $5 million upgrade this year as part of a $14.9 million investment project.

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

Bob Lowth Ford General Manager Todd Moudry had long been in good health, so when he was diagnosed with an ascending aortic ...

The shape of the aneurysm is variable. The most common type is merely a simple outpouching of the heart-muscle wall not sharply delineated from the remainder of the ventricle; occasionally ...

Risk factors for developing an aneurysm include family history, smoking, heart disease, and high blood pressure. If you are at risk for developing an aneurysm, your physician may recommend periodic ...

This machine takes over the work of the heart circulating oxygenated blood throughout the body. During your surgery, the diseased portion of your aorta will be replaced with a Dacron® graft. If you ...

Jugular vein aneurysm is a rare morphologic entity ... He had no symptoms or history of heart disease. On physical examination, a 4 x 3 cm soft, rounded, fluctuating mass was seen in the left ...