Causes of Death in Surgically Treated Patients with Type A Aortic Dissection - A Ten Year ReviewBy James K. Wu MD, Eilizabeth DePaolo BS, Theodore G. Phillips MD, et al., Published on 03/21/13James K Wu, MDEilizabeth DePaolo, BS...
Types of aortic disease include: Aortic aneurysm –An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta that increases the risk of a life-threatening rupture or dissection. Aortic coarctation –An aortic coarctation is a narrowing of the aorta that is present at birth and can lead to problems with ...
Radon gas is a natural radioactive gas that is a natural decay product of uranium that emits a type of ionizing radiation. Radon gas is a known cause of lung cancer, with an estimated 12% of lung cancer deaths attributable to radon gas, or about 21,000 lung-cancer-related deaths annually...
Indigestion (dyspepsia, upset stomach) can be caused by problems related to, or not related to the gastrointestinal tract. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, home remedies, and complications of indigestion.
Embolisation, inflammatory reaction and persistent patent false lumen: is biological glue really effective in repair of type A aortic dissection? We report a case of perforation of the lower thoracic oesophagus following a crush injury to the chest and upper abdomen. A laparotomy was performed for ...
Unstable Angina Pectoris: This type of angina is not that common, but is quite a serious condition when compared to stable angina. Symptoms are unpredictable, more intense, and are unrelieved with rest or medications. Unstable angina is a pain that starts even at rest, is of severe intensity...
If you have this type of pain, you may only experience it when taking deep breaths, or it may be present all the time but get worse when you take a deep breath. It tends to be sudden, sharp, stabbing, and intense. When to Call a Healthcare Provider ...
Read about costochondritis and Tietze syndrome symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Inflammation of rib and costochondral cartilage, chest pain, and swelling (Tietze only) are symptoms and signs.
Aortic dissection.It happens when there's a tear in the inner layer of a weak spot in your aorta, the big artery carrying blood from your heart to the rest of your body. You may suddenly feel a sharp pain in your chest or back, like tearing or ripping. Other symptoms include shortnes...
Cardiac catheterization – This diagnostic procedure involves the insertion of a tiny, hollow tube (catheter) through a large artery in your leg or arm leading to your heart to provide images of your heart and blood vessels. This procedure is helpful in determining the type and extent of cer...