Abdominal pain might seem harmless at first, however, if it persists, it might indicate something serious. While common conditions such as acidity, indigestion and gas can cause abdominal pain, it can ...

Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) of the proximal thoracic aorta are derived from second heart field (SHF) and cardiac neural crest (CNC) lineages. Recent studies, both in vitro and in vivo, have implied ...

Some common causes of abdominal pain and diarrhea include food sensitivities, bacterial or viral infections, and medication or alcohol use. Treatment can depend on the cause. Diarrhea may be acute ...

Such zone measurements will capture the (variable) sites of maximal dilation. Additionally, the authors measured the aorta only in the anteroposterior dimension, not along the largest diameter. Second ...