Intrinsic GATA4 expression sensitizes the aortic root to dilation in a Loeys–Dietz syndrome mouse model. Nature Cardiovascular Research, 2024; DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-00562-5 ...

An aortic stenosis murmur is an abnormal sound the heart makes due to altered blood flow through a narrowed aortic valve. A doctor may identify an aortic stenosis murmur by listening to the heart ...

If an aortic root aneurysm continues to expand, it may lead to life threatening complications. The artery’s wall can tear, called an aortic dissection, or burst, called an aortic rupture.

BACKGROUND: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening vascular disease with no effective pharmacological treatments. The causal role of triglycerides (TGs) in AAA development remains ...

The aorta’s role in your heart health Dr. Hiremath tells us that the aorta is a thick arterial wall built for high pressure as blood leaves the heart.