This Thumb Test May Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...

Aortic Aneurysm vs Heart Attack: Common symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Aortic aneurysms are often called “silent killers” because their early symptoms can closely mimic those of a heart attack. An ...
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KC-area heart specialists talk dangers of an aortic aneurysm, how to prevent it

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The family of ...
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Genetic Factor Shown to Regulate Both Heart Failure and Aneurysm Disease

CLEVELAND—ase Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers have identified a major indicator of two deadly diseases of the heart and blood vessels: heart failure and aortic aneurysm ...
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What is an aortic root aneurysm?

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 ...
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I am a doctor and here's what I know about sudden deaths from silent heart killers

Aortic aneurysms and dissections are silent killers often mistaken for heart attacks. Early screening and awareness can ...
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People with brain aneurysms at higher risk of some mental health disorders, study finds

People who have been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm may be more susceptible to certain mental health conditions, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). The ...