People who have undergone bariatric surgery appear less likely to suffer an aortic dissection than other adults with obesity, researchers say. The finding is the latest in a series of benefits ...

An aortic dissection—a tear in the inner layer of the main artery—is a life-threatening emergency. It can happen with little ...

Ann Arbor, MI - Survival rates three years after surgery for type A aortic dissection are "excellent," as long as patients survive to hospital discharge, a new study suggests [1]. The findings ...

Aortic dissection occurs when a tear develops in the intima of the aortic wall, allowing blood to enter the aortic wall.In ...

The chance of a patient living after tearing their aorta has improved significantly, but the condition remains deadly if not recognized early and repaired surgically, a study finds. A team of ...