The pressure pulse transformation and pulse transmission in the aorticobrachial system are presented and compared with comparable tracings reported in the dog. Several normal subjects and patients ...

The aorta is the largest artery in the body to which all other major arteries are connected. It is a big tube-like structure, usually about 1 inch wide in diameter, although its size varies ...

Background: We hypothesized that patients with coarctation of aorta (COA) and obesity would have more advanced cardiovascular remodeling ... (3) LV diastolic function - Doppler-derived estimated LV ...

There was no evidence of coarctation. At 17 years of age, another echocardiogram reported ascending aorta diameters of 28 and 32 mm (Z-score = 2.2 to 3.8). Blood pressure was normal (102/60). Two days ...

To protect the aorta, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels are essential. Quitting smoking is also critical, as smoking greatly increases the risk ...

Most children who have had an aortic valve repair or replacement live active, healthy lives. Your child’s activity levels, appetite, and growth usually return to normal. Your child should get regular ...

High blood pressure ( hypertension or HT) is often called “the silent killer” because, in the majority of cases, there are no ...

Press lightly to avoid difficulty in feeling the pulse, as the aorta is deep in the body and might be less noticeable in people with more body fat or muscle. Lying down and relaxing may make it easier ...

A small percentage of malfunctioning congenitally abnormal aortic valves are unicuspid or unicommissural,5 but as most reports do not distinguish this from bicuspid aortic valve the abbreviation ...