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The role of transforming growth factor beta in bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy
A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most prevalent congenital cardiac deformity, which is associated with an increased risk to develop a thoracic...
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Combined Curvature and Wall Shear Stress Analysis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: An Analysis of Rupture Risk Factors
PurposeTo discuss the risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture based on geometric and hemodynamic parameters.
MethodsWe retrospectively...
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Cinematic rendering of CT angiography for visualization of complex vascular anatomy after hybrid endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the utility of cinematic rendering (CR) techniques for imaging of patients who have undergone hybrid...
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Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Aortic Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with a Hostile Neck Anatomy
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for the treatment of an abdominal aortic...
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The modified branch-first open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms—video article
Open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) surgeries are complex and challenging that warrant an experienced multidisciplinary team effort to...
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Open abdominal management after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: from a single-center study in Japan
PurposeWe investigated the utility of the open abdominal management (OA) technique for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA).
Methods ...
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Improving cardiovascular health in patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm: development of the cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with aneurysms (CRISP) behaviour change intervention
BackgroundAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an important cardiovascular health problem. Ultrasound screening is proven to reduce AAA mortality and...
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Effects of hypercholesterolism on expansion of abdominal aortic aneurysm in rat model
BackgroundInflammation is recognized as a critical process in expansion of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A relationship between effects of...
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Current techniques of repair of aortic arch pathologies and the role of the aortic team
The treatment of aortic arch pathologies is becoming progressively more complex and multidisciplinary. Despite progresses in open surgical...
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MicroRNAs involve in bicuspid aortic aneurysm: pathogenesis and biomarkers
The incidence of bicuspid aortic valves (BAV) is high in the whole population, BAV-related thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is accompanied by many...
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Shone’s complex and aortic dissection: case report and review of a rare, underdiagnosed congenital heart disease
BackgroundShone’s complex is a rare congenital heart disease consisting of a variety of left ventricular inflow and outflow tract lesions. Patients...
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Trimethylamine N-Oxide Promotes Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation by Aggravating Aortic Smooth Muscle Cell Senescence in Mice
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) has been linked to cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. However, the role of TMAO in the development of...
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Persistent neo-aortic root dilatation and aortic valve insufficiency after arterial switch operation following prior pulmonary artery banding
Although there have been great improvements in the short- and medium-term outcomes of the arterial switch operation (ASO) for transposition of the...
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Endovascular Repair of a Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in a Pediatric Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Aortic aneurysm in children is rare, but has been described in the tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) population. While surgical repair has been...
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Unveiling cellular and molecular aspects of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections
Ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) remains a significant medical concern, with its asymptomatic nature posing diagnostic and monitoring...
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A rare case of a simultaneous post-dissection saccular aneurysm of the ascending aorta and large pulmonary artery aneurysm with secondary embolism: a case report
BackgroundAneurysms of the pulmonary arteries and the ascending aorta are rare, and both bear a high mortality risk if left untreated. In general,...
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Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve
ObjectiveAortic dilatation concurrent with aortic valve disease is a common condition. However, the incidence of aortic dissection after aortic valve...
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Surgeon-modified fenestrated endovascular grafts and thoracoscope-assisted fixation for treatment of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms
BackgroundTotal endovascular technique with fenestrated endovascular graft might be hampered for the late dilatation of proximal landing zone, which...
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Association between anion gap and mortality of aortic aneurysm in intensive care unit after open surgery
BackgroundThere has not been a well-accepted prognostic model to predict the mortality of aortic aneurysm patients in intensive care unit after open...
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Comparison of Chimney and Fenestrated Techniques for Supra-Aortic Branch Revascularization During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PurposeTo compare the technical and clinical outcomes of fenestrated thoracic endovascular aortic repair (F-TEVAR) and chimney thoracic endovascular...
