Aortic Dissection

News for Aortic Dissection

For jail's sick inmates, a regimen of neglect 02 Oct 2005
One serious risk of Marfan syndrome is aortic dissection, a ripping in the layers of the aortic wall that allows blood to leak. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram

Interventional therapy of aortic diseases by stent-graft placement Sep 5, 2005
...used in patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms and has been explored as a less invasive alternative in patients with stable type B aortic dissection. ...
- EurekAlert

Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Decreased Incidence Of ... Sep 13, 2005
...jeopardizing blood flow to internal organs. When split into layers it is called "aortic dissection.". "This is a silver lining in ...
- Science Daily (press release)

The unmatched advantages of LightSpeed VCT Sep 26, 2005
...the death of the patient. (1) Coronary Artery Disease (2) Pulmonary Embolism and (3) Aortic dissection. Volume CT has the capability ...
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier

EVACUEE DIES IN HOSPITAL Sep 12, 2005
Center. Smith County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bill Lemmert said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection. ...
- Tyler Morning Telegraph

New device less-invasive fix for deadly aneurysms Sep 4, 2005
Zierden, who had the procedure July 22, was the second. Zierden had had an aortic dissection since he was 9 years old but ignored it as an adult. ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)

Vice-President Cheney having surgery to repair bulging blood ... Sep 24, 2005
Or, it can cause the layers of the aorta wall to come apart, a condition called aortic dissection that killed actor John Ritter. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)

Healthbeat: Aortic Root Valve Sep 5, 2005
Thinning and stretching of the aortic root can also cause a tear in the inner lining of the vessel wall (called an aortic dissection), which can also be fatal. ...
- WHOI

Mother’s pain and joy Aug 29, 2005
Triplets happen once in every 8,000 births, while cases of aortic dissection are rare -- estimated to happen to around six people per 100,000 per year. ...
- Newsday

Teenage Evacuee Dies Of Natural Causes Sep 13, 2005
The Justice of the Peace says Kevin died of a disease called aortic dissection. It's a genetic disease that forms in the heart. ...
- KLTV

Aortic Dissection Surgery30 Jul 2005
Those who experience it say they will never forget the pain. In fact, many of those who have an aortic dissection think they're having a heart attack. ...
- KELOLAND TV

Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, FranceJul 28, 2005
The other important issue raised by the present study concerns the risk of acute type A aortic dissection in pregnant women (with or without Marfan'syndrome ...
- European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DMH ANNOUNCES NEW IMAGING SYSTEMJul 27, 2005
Triple RuleOut™ - Three primary causes of mortality in patients with chest pain are aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism and coronary artery disease. ...
- Decatur Tribune

UF doctors highlight nuances of detecting aortic problemsJul 5, 2005
...who don't routinely treat aortic disease have difficulty distinguishing between the two most common culprits, an aortic aneurysm and an aortic dissection. ...
- Gainesville Sun

'Scream and Yell' If You Have Really Bad Chest Pain, Physician ...Jul 25, 2005
Illness.". * TV star John Ritter ("Three's Company" and "Eight Simple Rules") died in 2003 after suffering an aortic dissection.
- RedNova.com

Patience heart of the matterJul 1, 2005
World-class volleyball player Flo Hyman suffered an aortic dissection and died during a match in 1986. A massive dissection killed actor John Ritter in 2003. ...
- Pioneer Press

Dangerous Aortic Ruptures Often MisdiagnosedJul 11, 2005
...that many doctors who do not routinely treat aortic disease have difficulty distinguishing between the two most common culprits -- aortic dissection and aortic ...
- Forbes

Brown-Séquard Syndrome Following Removal of a Cerebrospinal Fluid ...Jul 21, 2005
In this case report we present a patient with Type B aortic dissection and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair with insertion of a lumbar CSF drainage ...
- Anesthesia & Analgesia (subscription)

Medical Minute: The Symptoms of Aortic DiseaseJul 13, 2005
...death. Typically, the aorta wall either tears, that's called aortic dissection, or it can rupture, which is an aortic aneurysm. ...
- WSAW

Left ventricular restoration for ischemic cardiomyopathy and ...Jul 12, 2005
...recovery. A 31-year-old man with Marfan syndrome had Stanford type A aortic dissection, which involved the left main trunk. Although ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiologist expects to return to practiceJul 9, 2005
Linville left Hilton Head for Savannah at about 8 pm, according to the suit, after Johnston diagnosed him with an aortic dissection, a condition that occurs ...
- Hilton Head Island Packet

Experts Promote Adoption of Chest Pain Guidelines by Emergency ...Jul 12, 2005
...whether the patient’s symptoms are the result of acute coronary syndrome or other conditions, such as pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, parenchymal lung ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease Jan 23, 2006
Should the "elephant trunk" be skeletonized? Total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation for Stanford type A aortic dissection. ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Health Watch: Using Massage After Heart Surgery Jan 27, 2006
...experience. You see, Rod has not been on the course, since he had open-heart surgery to repair damage caused by an aortic dissection. ...
- KFOXtv.com,

Scanner takes diagnosis to new dimensions Jan 27, 2006
Luke's Medical Center, doctors have done preliminary work using their 64-slice machine to look for other problems, such as an aortic dissection, a pulmonary ...
- Centre Daily Times,

(BW) Presbyterian Hospital of Plano Adds GE LightSpeed Advanced ... Jan 12, 2006
...physicians effectively diagnose or rule out three life-threatening conditions with one simple, non-invasive procedure: aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism ...
- Houston Chronicle,

Wallace T. Homitz, ex-president of Laney College, dies at age 83 Jan 14, 2006
He then established his own firm of Homitz, Allen and Associates and worked with that company until he suffered an aortic dissection in 1992. ...
- Inside Bay Area,

Coroner releases names in Snowmass Ski Area deaths Jan 5, 2006
Charles Shaw, of Winnetka, Ill. and Snowmass Village was 72 years old, and died of aortic dissection. The manner of death was natural.
- Aspen Daily News,

News in Brief Jan 6, 2006
Steve Ayers. Charles Shaw, 72, of Winnetka, Ill., and Snowmass Village, died of aortic dissection, Ayers reported. Eagle County ...
- Aspen Times,

Three Skiers In 2 Days Die On Colorado Slopes Jan 6, 2006
Siske, 61, of Glencoe, died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while Charles Shaw. 72, of Winnetka, died from an aortic dissection.
- TheDenverChannel.com,

Electrocardiogram Helps Predict Risk for Congestive Heart Failure Jan 5, 2006
In addition to CHF, complications from hypertension include heart attacks, blood vessel damage (arteriosclerosis), aortic dissection, kidney damage, kidney ...
- Newswise (press release)

Coroner: Illinois men died of natural causes at Snowmass Jan 6, 2006
The coroner says 61-year-old Roger Siske of Glencoe died of heart disease; while 72-year-old Charles Shaw of Winnetka died of aortic dissection. ...
- WQAD,

Coroner: Illinois men died of natural causes at Snowmass Jan 6, 2006
Coroner J. Steve Ayers said Roger Siske, 61, of Glencoe, died of arteriosclerotic heart disease; and Charles Shaw, 72, of Winnetka, died of aortic dissection. ...
- Belleville News-Democrat,

Denver skier collapses at Breckenridge, dies Jan 6, 2006
...says 61-year-old Roger Siske of Glencoe died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while 72-year-old Charles Shaw of Winnetka died from an aortic dissection.
- 9NEWS.com,

Denver Skier Died Of Apparent Heart Attack Jan 7, 2006
J.-Steve Ayers said Roger Siske, 61, of Glencoe died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while Charles Shaw, 72 of Winnetka died from an aortic dissection.
- cbs4denver.com,

Electrocardiogram Helps Predict Risk for Congestive Heart Failure Jan 5, 2006
In addition to CHF, complications from hypertension include heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, aortic dissection, kidney damage, kidney failure, and stroke. ...
- DG News







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