Aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing blood to flow between the layers of the artery

Heart valve disorders include aortic valve disease. The valve between the lower left heart chamber and the main artery o

To diagnose aortic valve disease, a healthcare provider will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about your sig

If you have diabetes, having excessive levels of glucose (also known as sugar) in your blood for an extended period of t

An aortic aneurysm is a bulging in the aorta, the main artery leading from the heart. Your arterial wall's weak spot

The arteries of the abdominal aorta supply oxygen to the stomach, intestines, kidneys, and other critical organs. Howeve