Celiac artery bypass is a surgery to increase blood flow to the organs supplied by your celiac artery. It involves using a graft to create an alternative passage for your blood. Your celiac artery, or ...

A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of severe chest and back pain. He has a history of hypertension and has run out of medication. He has no history of similar ...

Your aortic valve is part of your heart, a strong muscle that pumps blood through your body. The aortic valve controls the blood flowing out from the heart. It opens every time your heart contracts, ...

Aortic stenosis is a disease of the heart valve. It involves the narrowing of the aortic heart valve, which reduces blood flow. The condition may cause a person to feel fatigued due to restricted ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.

A mesenteric artery bypass is a procedure used to treat a blockage in your superior mesenteric artery. It involves using a graft sourced from another blood vessel or a synthetic material to create a ...