Today we’re focusing on a serious—but, critically, a very treatable—cardiovascular condition: ascending aortic aneurysms . These aneurysms represent a localized dilation or bulge in the wall of the aorta, specifically the section that arises from the left ventricle of the heart and travels upward, known as the ascending aorta. Because the aorta is the body's largest artery and carries oxygenated blood under high pressure to the rest of the circulatory system, a weakening or e

Welcome back, everyone! When people hear “exercise for heart health,” they often picture sweaty hours at the gym or pounding the pavement on a long run. But the truth is, you don’t need intense workouts to protect your heart. In fact, low-impact, moderate aerobic activity is one of the safest and most effective ways to maintain cardiovascular health—especially if you’re dealing with heart or vascular conditions.  Why low aerobic exercise matters Your heart is a muscle, and li

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Welcome back, everyone! Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had some great posts about the various types of surgeries that surgeons can...

When you hear about open-heart surgery or major aortic repair, one mysterious but life-saving device often enters the conversation: the...

Welcome back to Medical Monday! Today, we will be continuing on our surgery theme of the month and covering minimally invasive aortic...

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Good morning everyone! Welcome back to another segment of Medical Monday. This month we have been diving into all things blood pressure...

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Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a wonderful day, and welcome back to another Medical Monday! Today, we’re going to discuss a very...

Hello Aortic Hope family! Welcome to another amazing Medical Monday! Today we are going to explore a simple yet incredibly effective tool...

Happy Medical Monday, Aortic Hope Family! Today, we’re focusing on a powerful group of medications that have transformed the treatment of...

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Happy Medical Monday , everyone! Today, we’re diving into one of the heart’s most important structures: the aortic valve . This tiny but...

Come join us on our YouTube channel, Tuesday, February 10th at 7:30pm EST on our AHTV YouTube channel as we interview Tara Cohen,...

Happy Monday everyone! I hope that your new year has been going really well so far, and that you are staying warm in this cold weather....