We hypothesize that heightened TSP-1 in the ascending thoracic aorta induces aneurysmal degeneration through its anti-angiogenic effects on the vasa vasorum. We tested this hypothesis in a rabbit ...

This study presents a deep-learning model that quantifies thoracic aortic features from chest CT scans, improving ...

When I was invited by Endovascular Today to serve as Guest Chief Medical Editor of an edition on aortic dissection (AD), I ...

Acute cases are often caused by infective endocarditis or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta. Chronic cases, which may be symptom-free for years, result from valve deterioration, thoracic aortic ...

The abdominal aorta begins after the aorta passes through a muscle called the diaphragm, at the level of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (a spot in the upper abdomen). From there, it travels downward, ...

Because PAU affects predominantly older patients, when indicated, TEVAR is the treatment of choice. Foeke Nauta, MD, is from the Thoracic Aortic Research Center, Policlinico San Donato IRCCS, ...

Vascular. 2010;18(1):41-44. As a consequence of the widespread availability of advanced diagnostic tests, thoracic aorta thrombi will continue to be diagnosed with increased frequency ...

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 ...