Aortic Aneurysm

An aneurysm occurs when an artery’s wall becomes weak and thin, and stretches and bulges like a balloon. An aortic aneurysm occurs in the aorta. An AAA, or abdominal aortic aneurysm, occurs in the most common affected part of the aorta: the abdominal, or stomach, area. Because the aorta is the main artery to leave […]

Angina

Angina, or angina pectoris, is when you experience pain or discomfort when a narrowed coronary artery prevents blood from reaching the heart muscle. Those with the condition describe angina as discomfort, pressure, or pain in the back, shoulders, neck, arms (usually the left arm), jaw, or chest. This pain usually occurs most often with emotional […]