Mildly to moderately dilated ascending aorta showed a generally slow progression over 6 years in this general population–based study. A higher 7-day home measured systolic blood pressure (BP ...

A "fit and healthy" woman from Devon who survived an "incredibly rare" aortic dissection has said she is determined to make the most of life. Marie Anne August, of Newton Abbot, became ill during ...

• Ultrasound guidance may lead to a higher first-attempt success rate and improved time to successful common femoral artery (CFA) access, while reducing the venipuncture rate (unintentionally ...

Aortic root thrombosis (ART) is a rare but serious complication following the placement of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVAD). We present the case of a patient with idiopathic ...

Iron deficiency, heart failure and ageing: what do we know?