Good morning everyone and welcome to our first week of February posts! The theme this month will be aortic valve disease! Aortic Valve Anatomy To understand aortic valve disease, we must first understand what the normal aortic valve is and does! After blood gets oxygenated in your lungs it re-enters the heart and fills the left ventricle. With each heartbeat, the left ventricle will pump blood through the aortic valve into the aorta, which carries it throughout the rest of t

Credit: Forward Care Family Practice Hello everyone, and welcome to another Medical Monday post! I hope that during this chilly time, you all are snuggled up and cozy with a nice cup of hot chocolate because we have an important post today about the Flu season. The Flu season brings more than congestion, cough, and fever. For individuals living with aortic disease or a history of aortic dissection, viral infections can occasionally lead to inflammation affecting the lungs or

Medical Monday: Who's at Higher Risk for Aortic Disease? Welcome back to Medical Monday! Today, we're discussing something that may be pertinent to many of us: who is at increased risk for aortic disease? Anyone can develop problems in their aorta, but certain conditions greatly elevate the risk of issues we often discuss, such as aortic aneurysms, dissections, and problems with the aortic valve, and accelerate the age at which these may present, compared to someone without s

Welcome back to Medical Monday Today, we're exploring how doctors treat descending aortic aneurysms . This life-threatening condition requires precise, highly specialized care. When the descending thoracic aorta becomes enlarged and weak, it is referred to as a descending aortic aneurysm. The primary goal of treatment is to prevent rupture and restore safe blood flow. Currently, two main approaches are used for this condition: Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) and O

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

Flu Season, the Heart, and… Myocarditis?! It’s flu season, cue the tissues, soup, and cozy blankets. But here’s something you may not...

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...

Welcome back to Medical Monday and happy last day of June, Aortic Hope family! Ever wonder how surgeons access the heart for major...

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

Let’s Talk About Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Today, we’re covering an important topic that affects millions— hypertension, also...

The aortic valve is a vital part of the heart, regulating blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. It opens and closes with...

Let’s Talk About Heart Anatomy: The 4 Chambers Welcome back to Medical Monday ! Today we’re getting to the heart  of it all....

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...

Hello everyone! I hope that you all are having an amazing day and it’s my pleasure to welcome you all back to an exciting Medical Monday!...

Happy March ☘️ and Medical Monday everyone! When it comes to heart and aortic health, early detection is key. But with so many medical...