Being older is a risk factor for aortic stenosis due to calcium buildup in the valve and scarring. This usually begins after a person is 60 years old, with symptoms appearing at 70–80 years old.

Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable symptoms until the situation becomes dire and you experience ...

While back pain is musculoskeletal, if it becomes persistent, especially if accompanied by abdominal pain or a pulsing sensation, it could indicate a serious issue with the aorta, like an aortic ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart condition. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and more.

Aortic stenosis happens when your aortic valve does not open all the way causing pressure to build in the left ventricle. This pressure blocks blood flow as it leaves the heart. In other words, the ...

NEW YORK -- February is American Heart Month, and CBS2 is talking about cardiovascular health all month long. Today we focus on aortic aneurysms. Dr. Habib Jabagi, from Valley Hospital, stopped by ...

Nong et al. used apolipoprotein E–knockout (apoE-KO) and apoE-KO × HL-KO mice, and lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase–Tg (LCAT-Tg) and LCAT-Tg × HL-KO mice, which have a reduced aortic ...