When you feel sudden severe chest or upper back pain, it's easy to assume what's happening is a heart attack. It could be, but it could also be an aortic dissection -- a condition that can be severe ...

The study analyzed data on 6978 adults with a first-ever aortic dissection who were discharged from the hospital and received a prescription for an ACEI, ARB, β-blocker, or ≥1 other antihypertensive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Long-term treatment with beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers was associated with ...

Due to the sudden rupture of the aortic wall, aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention, as it can lead to vascular collapse. Individuals with ...

Compared with other antihypertensive agents, the use of beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with benefits in the ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients ...

In July 2022, Allie Cochran will celebrate a special anniversary. Two years ago, on July 18, 2020, 52-year-old Cochran was rushed to the hospital. She ended up having emergency surgery that saved her ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a catastrophic disease with fatal outcomes. Malperfusion ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.