O Hospital Getúlio Vargas (HGV) realizou, nessa segunda-feira (23), uma cirurgia de alta complexidade para correção de coarctação da aorta em um paciente de 21 anos. De acordo com o cirurgião José ...
Antes mesmo de nascer, o pequeno William, de Itapetininga (SP), foi diagnosticado com um problema preocupante no coração chamado coarctação da aorta. A condição é uma cardiopatia congênita que, se não ...
The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. It is the largest artery in the body, measuring more than 1 inch across in some places. Any blockage or ...
When an aneurysm occurs in the chest (above your diaphragm) it's called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are classified based on which part of the aorta is abnormal: While your ...
An aortic thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in the aorta, the primary artery leading away from the heart. It is rare but is a medical emergency. An aortic thrombosis can disrupt the seamless flow ...
Science Daily: A new tool for 3-D measurement of the aorta may identify fatal heart conditions earlier
Researchers have developed a novel method of measuring growth in the aorta that may help clinicians to identify potentially fatal heart conditions earlier. The technique, called vascular deformation ...
A new tool for 3-D measurement of the aorta may identify fatal heart conditions earlier
Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. The findings can contribute to better diagnosis and open up new ...