A Southwest Florida couple made a substantial donation to Lee Health Heart Institute after saving his life. Brian Seasholes ...

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same ...

Dr. Shanbhag: An aortic dissection is a partial tear of the innermost lining of the aorta. To give a sense of what kind of impact this can have, consider the length of the aorta: it curves upwards ...

The hallmark symptom of aortic dissection is sudden, severe chest pain that may radiate to the back. Dr. You Hao-chun, the director of cardiovascular surgery at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, ...

A MAN assumed he was suffering from an allergic reaction after feeling a strange ripping in his chest – little did he know he’d be undergoing open heart surgery days later to save his ...

Sara Adair’s life was saved by an iPhone ultrasound probe after suffering an aortic dissection. Quick diagnosis allowed for ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition with complex immunological underpinnings.

Sept. 19 is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. Amy Yasbeck, who was married to John Ritter, founded the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health shortly after his death from an acute aortic dissection.