An aortic dissection is what happens when the inner lining of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body, tears, forcing blood into the rest of the artery. If
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
25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to approximately 400 limbs lost every day.
Several experts also recommend compression socks. "They apply pressure to the legs, helping improve blood flow, reduce swelling and prevent blood clots," explains Dr. Daniel Torrent, a vascular
Preparing to travel when you have anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) requires considering many factors, such as your mode of travel, the destination, the trip
The occasional blistering hot shower is likely harmless, but experts have warned consistently turning up the heat may raise the risk of heart disease, cardiac arrest and stroke.
More than 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE) annually. Of those, 60–100,000 will die from complications of VTE, with a third of deaths directly related to recent
“Prolonged air travel already increases the risk of blood clots due to extended sitting, restricted movement, dehydration and cabin-pressure changes,” says Mounir Haurani, MD, chief of the division of
