A novel treatment developed by UCSF vascular surgeons has been used in a first-of-its-kind operation to repair a life-threatening aneurysm in the patient's aortic arch, which carries blood from ...

Stanley’s vascular surgeons successfully perform two complex aortic repairs in a month, showcasing advanced care in Tamil ...

Members of the CVRI Theme “Aortic, Vascular and Valvular Disease Research” lead a broad range of translational and clinical investigations spanning valvular heart disease, aortopathy, peripheral ...

Patrick had suffered from the complications of an ascending aortic aneurysm, which was causing swelling and weakening of the primary blood vessel that distributed blood away from his heart. After 10 ...

Women are more likely to die within five years of having elective surgery to repair a weakening in the wall of the aorta or need repeat surgery, according to a recent Rutgers study. Writing in the ...

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...

Christine Seppi was more than 1,500 miles away from home when her painful symptoms started. Seppi and her husband traveled from their hometown of Pittsburgh to visit family in Utah when she started ...

Aortic root surgery (ARS) is a procedure to repair or replace the aortic root. There are various types of ARS surgery that come with different risks and benefits. The aorta is a large blood vessel ...

Hazim Safi, MD, will serve as medical director of aortic surgery at HCA Houston Medical Center, part of HCA Houston Healthcare, the health system said Oct. 1. In his new role, Dr. Safi will oversee ...

As a graduate of the UAB vascular fellowship in 2009, I am very proud of our rich history of educational excellence, rigorous and diverse training, and outstanding surgeons that continue to graduate ...