The aorta, the body's main artery, is being given a special honour of the medical world: recognition as an independent human organ. "This is a big step," says Martin Czerny from the Freiburg ...

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. It is the largest artery in the body, measuring more than 1 inch across in some places. Any blockage or ...

Terumo Aortic announced enrollment of the first patient in the RapidLink pivotal trial, which will evaluate the safety and ...

The aorta is a main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of the body. The blood it carries is rich in oxygen, and your body relies on it for survival. The aorta is about an inch ...

Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. During your lifetime, it will pump enough blood to fill about three supertankers. (Photo Credit: Zephyr/Science Source) The aorta is the largest ...

The death of the veteran diplomat Richard C. Holbrooke last week shocked Americans and his many colleagues around the world. Mr. Holbrooke, 69, was a larger-than-life figure, a fearless and robust man ...

A 29-year-old man underwent a rare life-saving hybrid cardiac surgery, combining open bypass with minimally invasive ...

Learning that your baby has coarctation (pronounced ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) of the aorta can be a scary time for any parent, and you likely have many questions about what this means for your baby and their ...