An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...

A long-time runner thought she was having a heart attack, but her son's quick recall helped doctors find the real cause: a ...

When you feel sudden severe chest or upper back pain, it's easy to assume what's happening is a heart attack. It could be, but it could also be an aortic dissection -- a condition that can be severe ...

Since then, Bishop has undergone two open-heart surgeries at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with her latest procedure being done by Kyle Eudailey, M.D., at the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular ...

Meredith Ford O'Neal shows a prominent vertical scar on her chest proudly. "There are so many people here that led me to having this scar," O'Neal said. "I have this gorgeous scar that I wear as a ...

An aortic aneurysm is a serious heart health issue that may not be so obvious at first. American sports journalist Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup in Qatar.