The aorta is the largest blood vessel that originates from the heart and is responsible for supplying blood to the entire body. Far more than a mere conduit for blood, the aorta has been classified as ...

Aortic dissection (AD), a life-threatening condition resulting from aortic wall tears, is especially concerning in the elderly. However, few studies have investigated long-term surgical outcomes in ...

A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of severe chest and back pain. He has a history of hypertension and has run out of medication. He has no history of similar ...