05) in ulcer size between symptomatic and asymptomatic ... Of the remainder, none had died of known complications of their aorta. Among the 13 patients presenting with associated IMH, dissection ...

The natural history of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers (PAUs) of the descending thoracic aorta remains unclear. Between January 1996 and June 2000, PAU was diagnosed in 36 patients (16 men ...

These conditions, such as aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, require swift and accurate diagnosis followed by immediate, strategic intervention to avert ...

A beveled aortic hemiarch replacement is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta and arch of the aorta. This procedure involves removing the ...

Objectives Differentiation between normal and abnormal features of vascular ageing is crucial, as the latter is associated with adverse outcomes. The normal aortic ageing process is accompanied by ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...

Chronic abdominal aortic occlusive disease (CAAOD) is a rare form of peripheral arterial disease ... Healthcare practitioners should remain vigilant to the symptoms of potential CAAOD, such as ...

Department of Cardiology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Correspondence to: Dr Angus Nightingale Department of Cardiology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, ...

Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. Despite advancements in emergency interventions, the optimal treatment ...

February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in ...

Whenever I have a mouth ulcer, I find myself reminiscing back to the days that my mouth didn’t hurt. Those halcyon times when a cup of tea was comforting, not biting. When a packet of salt and ...