TRPM7 channel interference protects against abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation and progression in mice by regulating phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells, extracellular ...

increases the MMP2 activity and contributes to the formation of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Zong et al. reveal that genetic and pharmacologic inhibition of TRPM7 channel function prevents the ...

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to further expand or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...

This bulge can enlarge over time as the walls of the aorta become thinner and stretch (like a balloon). This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge or ...

"Smokers face an elevated risk of developing an array of cardiovascular diseases, and many require advanced interventional ...

The NHS in the North West has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening.

Aortic aneurysms are no longer as rare as they once were. In fact, deaths linked to this condition are rising at an alarming rate of 12 per cent annually. According to the World Health ...

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and affiliated organizations published data from a study that aimed to assess the role of the TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), E3 ubiquitin ligase ...