KDIGO guideline is the first specifically addressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and focuses on some unique aspects of management.

Aortic aneurysms, known as "silent killers," are increasingly deadly, causing 2 per cent of global cardiovascular deaths ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm, a widening of the main artery ... The screening involves an ultrasound scan of about 5-10 minutes with results available immediately afterwards.

What is aortic stenosis in children? Aortic stenosis means that your child has a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is 1 of 4 heart valves that keep blood flowing through ...

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 ...

In the case of aortic stenosis, if a heart murmur is detected, the diagnosis needs to be confirmed via an echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart. The patient would then be referred to a ...

Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most dangerous types of vascular diseases worldwide ... to a diameter ≥3.0 cm (outer wall to outer wall), as measured by imaging techniques ...

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 ...

A tragic case in Canada has raised concerns about the country's healthcare system after Adam Burgoyne, 39, died from an aortic aneurysm following an unsuccessful hospital visit. On December 6 ...

Fourth, the calculated rates of aneurysm and dissection in family members (9-fold increase) are much higher than in prior studies, 10 more than 3 times higher in fact. Some of this discrepancy may be ...

The authors did not provide measured aortic diameter or aortic pressure/flow relationships, yet they referred to both in the title of their article. They used surrogates of aortic diameter and ...