The S2 heart sound is often paradoxically split in patients with aortic stenosis due to the significantly delayed closure of the aortic valve, a result of the increased time needed to complete LV ...

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same ...

Examination of the heart showed a sinus tachycardia ... A case of sudden complete thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm occurring forty-eight hours after laparotomy and cholecystectomy ...

The split is due to the significantly delayed closure of the aortic valve resulting from the increased time needed to complete LV systole; for more on splitting of S2, see Heart Sounds Topic Review.

An aorta is the large artery that carries the blood from the heart through the chest and torso. An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bugle that develops in the aorta, according to the Centers for ...

But how much do you really know about your heart and how it works ... your pulse rate slows to an average of 72 beats per minute. The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is almost the diameter ...

Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis in the US, exploring their impact on health care systems, the importance of ...

In AVS, calcium deposits build up and narrow the aortic valve, forcing the heart to work harder to move blood. The condition typically progresses over time, with symptoms like chest pain ...

Managing the condition includes regular cardiology appointments and scans of the heart and aorta. Some patients may be prescribed heart medication, Takayama said, and patients can also receive a ...