Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a rupture of an ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium – an accumulation of blood in the sac around his heart – his wife, Dr. Céline Gounder announced on ...

When it comes to cardiovascular health, not all conditions are as instantly recognisable as the dreadful heart attack. There are certain diseases like aortic aneurysm which manifest silently, an often ...

The widow of soccer journalist Grant Wahl revealed he died of an aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup in Qatar. During the quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands, the 49-year ...

A veteran's study identified more than a dozen genes associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that could be used to better identify people at risk for the often-deadly condition, according to ...

Aortic aneurysms are often called “a silent killer,” because many people are not aware they have them until the aneurysms tear or rupture, often resulting in death. That was apparently the case with ...

In 44 patients with suspected dissecting aneurysm of the aorta, an aortographic diagnosis of dissection, based on the demonstration of a narrowed true lumen and of a false channel, was made in 23.

A brain or aortic aneurysm can be serious and even deadly. Because many people will never have symptoms, it’s important to know the causes and risk factors, so you can take steps to help prevent them.

Researchers find genetic clue to identify those at risk for aortic aneurysms. Sept. 14, 2011— -- Professional singer and mother of four Patty Peterson led a busy life in 2007, unaware that a rare ...

THE incidence of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta is higher than is usually realized, since it is found at about 1 of 500 autopsies. 1 With increased accuracy in diagnosis more cases of acute ...

Given the growing proportion of elderly people in Western societies and the increasing prevalence of chronic hypertension, the management of aneurysmal aortic disease is an ever growing challenge.