Despite guideline recommendations, the use of bioprosthetic heart valves has surpassed mechanical valves, but data from a large surgical database may lead to a reassessment of that practice.

About three in 100 people will have a brain aneurysm, varying in size from less than 5mm to more than 25mm in diameter. The ...

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and affiliated organizations published data from a study that aimed to assess the role of the TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), E3 ubiquitin ligase ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

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Background Saccular aneurysms of the proximal A1 segment (SAPA 1) are rare, but their treatment is challenging and scarcely described in the literature. We report the immediate and long term outcomes ...

Background Blebs significantly increase rupture risk of intracranial aneurysms. Radiomic analysis offers a robust characterization of the aneurysm wall. However, the unique radiomic profile of various ...

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 ...

The co-occurrence of a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) with TSC is exceedingly rare. Case summary: We report the case of a 26-year-old woman with genetically confirmed TSC, harboring a novel pathogenic ...

CT cardiac angiography revealed a fusiform aneurysm of the ascending aorta (45 mm), with preservation of the aortic root (appendix p 2) and a slightly thickened aortic wall suggesting aortitis.

Valerian root may have benefits for sleep and anxiety due to its compounds that have a calming effect on the body. The herb has been used as a natural remedy for insomnia, stress, and tension ...