HOUSTON – Aortic dissection is a rare but catastrophic disorder. According to one Memorial Hermann surgeon, aortic dissection runs in families about 20% of the time. The condition is when the wall of ...

Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, ...

Thoracic aortic dissection is often approached as an acute and localised event, and pathological examination has ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A newer trend in heart surgery may have additional health benefits. That trend is what is often referred to as bloodless surgery. It is used to reduce the need for blood ...

Julie Warner felt 'off' but had no typical heart attack symptoms. Her friend's quick thinking and a series of 'God moments' led to a life-saving surgery ...

A new minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged heart valve through a small neck incision, potentially allowing patients to recover faster than with traditional open-heart surgery.