The aorta is the 'greatest artery', through which oxygenated blood is delivered from the left
ventricle to end organs with each cardiac cycle (200 million litres of blood transported in an …

The characterization of soft tissues remains a vital need for various bioengineering and
medical fields. Developing areas such as regenerative medicine, robot-aided surgery, and …

Cigarette smoking is the single most important risk factor for the development of
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the role of nicotine, the addictive component of …

E-cigarettes have surged in popularity over the last few years, particularly among youth and
young adults. These battery-powered devices aerosolize e-liquids, comprised of propylene …

Electronic cigarette (e-cig) vaping (ECV) has been proposed as a safer alternative to
tobacco cigarette smoking (TCS); however, this remains controversial due to a lack of long …

Aortic aneurysm is a permanent focal dilation of the aorta. It is usually an asymptomatic
disease but can lead to sudden death due to aortic rupture. Aortic aneurysm-related …

Introduction Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a condition that has considerable
socioeconomic impact and an eventual rupture is associated with high mortality and …

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has grown substantially since inception, particularly
among adolescents and combustible tobacco users. Several cigarette smoke constituents …

Smoking cigarettes is harmful to the cardiovascular system. Considerable attention has
been paid to the reduced harm potential of alternative nicotine-containing inhalable …

Vascular aging is accompanied by the fragmentation of elastic fibers and collagen
deposition, leading to reduced distensibility and increased vascular stiffness. A rigid artery …