Experts discuss atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis, as well as their burden, highlighting their prevalence, impact on patient health, and the growing need for effective ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...

Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis in the US, exploring their impact on health care systems, the importance of ...

Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for aneurysm. For abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, a computerized tomography (CT) angiogram can help doctors see the extent of the aneurysm and if ...

Because an abdominal aortic aneurysm typically develops without ... How colorful fruits and veggies could prevent atherosclerosis How your sleeping habits can accelerate atherosclerosis, new ...

This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge or balloon that forms in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm is most commonly a result of an ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic ... 2019;8a] Less common manifestations of ASCVD affect the thoracic or abdominal aorta, the renal arteries or the mesenteric arteries. [Libby P, et al.