Q: My neighbor suffered a ruptured aneurysm that almost killed her. According to her husband, this came out of the blue. What ...

The larger trunks—such as the aorta and the subclavian artery—are located in the most protected areas of the body to prevent injury and subsequent disruption of major blood flow. The ...

Diagnosis: Papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve in conjunction with coronary artery disease. Management: Surgical excision of the mobile lesion and an end-to-side anastomosis of the left ...