This study consisted of two protocols. The aim of Study 1 was to investigate the relationship between the AoD and the central aortic pressure or aortic elastance in patients without HF. Study 2 was ...

The diameter of the thoracic aorta is a biomarker for heart attacks and other adverse cardiovascular events in women and men, according to a new study. The diameter of the thoracic aorta is a ...

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. This is shown in a study led by researchers at Linköping ...

Question: What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? Answer: The aorta is the largest artery in the body and it carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart. The aorta runs through the chest, where it is ...