Aortic dissection happens when the three-layer lining of the aorta — the main artery that carries blood from the heart — separates, compromising blood flow to other organs or causing the aorta to

“An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that requires rapid diagnosis, as emergent surgery can be necessary. Subsequent decision-making is based on the location of the tear in the aorta

Hustle culture has made it a badge of honor to be perpetually available for work. But this approach to your job — combined with work-from-home or hybrid environments that may negatively affect work

“Diet alone cannot treat or cure ANCA-associated vasculitis, but it can play an important supportive role in helping patients manage the condition and some of the complications that come with both the

Exercise plans for people with AAV typically home in on low to moderate activities, with common goals in mind, says Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital and the

Portable snacks can present overlapping challenges for people with AAV, says Lily Johnston, MD, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. “For example, many grab-and-go

The White House memorandum describing President Trump’s recent physical examination lacks details of the results of tests to assess his cardiovascular health, according to physicians who read the

Residents in certain parts of the state are affected more by heart disease. “Heart and vascular disease are about 10% more prevalent in eastern North Carolina due to elevated regional rates of