Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Rodney Gunter is stepping away from football because of an enlarged aorta. Gunter, who had been placed on the team’s non-football injury list at the start of ...

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, extends upward through the chest to form an ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or “triple A”) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the aorta, which is the body’s main artery, becomes enlarged in the abdomen. This condition can be ...

Les Jones is a medical malpractice lawyer in Memphis, Tenn. The 66-year-old has been running since high school as a means to reduce stress A few years ago, Jones discovered he had been living with an ...

World Heart Day: Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of heart enlargement on World Heart Day. Protect your heart health with early detection. World Heart Day: We all know that the heart is ...

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For 15 years, Alpha Phi Omega has teamed up with the Marfan Foundation to raise money to research this currently incurable disease. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited ...