Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis in the US, exploring their impact on health care systems, the importance of ...

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same ...

Experts discuss atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis, as well as their burden, highlighting their prevalence, impact on patient health, and the growing need for effective ...

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, as well as having a family history of aortic aneurysms, could increase the chances of a person having one. It's rare to ...

and metabolic syndrome can make this condition progress quicker. These factors can lead to a more rapid decline in heart ...

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and bicuspid aortic valve have a significantly increased risk of aortic dissection. The onset of symptoms in aortic dissection are usually sudden without warning.

Any disease process that leads to aortic root dilation (eg, Marfan syndrome or aortic dissection) may cause enlargement of the aortic valve annulus; this results in failure of the leaflets to ...

and postoperative care of patients with aortic aneurysms and dissection, including those resulting from genetic connective tissue disorders, such as Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome, as well ...

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the body's connective tissues. Aortic aneurysms and dissections are a common risk for a person diagnosed with the disorder ...