The normal aortic ageing process is accompanied by gradual luminal dilatation and reduction of vessel compliance. However, the influence of age on longitudinal aortic dimensions and geometry has not ...

Once you have made the decision to have heart valve replacement surgery, you, along with your surgeon, will need to decide what type of replacement valve is best for you. There are several types of ...

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the causal effect and potential mechanisms between telomere length and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: Summary statistics of telomere ...

Aortic aneurysms (AAs) are dilations of the aorta, that are often fatal upon rupture. Diagnostic radiological techniques such as ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed ...

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAs) are notoriously aggressive and resistant to treatment. They distinguish themselves further by their robust fibroinflammatory, or desmoplastic, stromal ...

Past medical history includes tobacco use, hypertension and COPD. In discussion, the terms “thoracic aortic dissection” and “abdominal aortic aneurysm” (AAA) are frequently interchanged.