Objective Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is a devastating condition that commonly occurs
in healthy and young patients. Endovascular treatment is the first choice; however, it has …

Elastic and muscular arteries differ in structure, function, and mechanical properties, and
may adapt differently to aging. We compared the descending thoracic aortas (TA) and the …

Vascular calcification is associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular events, but its
prevalence in different vascular zones and the influence of demographics, risk factors, and …

Objective Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) is well established in humans.
Despite widespread use, additional research questions related to thoracic aortic stenting …

The evolution of arterial biomechanics and microstructure with age and disease plays a
critical role in understanding the health and function of the cardiovascular system …

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Background Thoracic aortic stent grafts are thought to decrease aortic compliance and may
contribute to hypertension and heart failure after thoracic endovascular aortic repair …

Objective Staged endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms with first-stage thoracic
endovascular aortic repair may decrease the risk of spinal cord ischemia (SCI) associated …

Background Approximately 80% of patients with blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) die before
reaching the hospital. Most people who survive the initial injury eventually die without …

Background Blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs) are associated with a high
mortality rate. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the most frequently used …