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BackgroundWhile chemerin has been shown to increase proliferation and migration of systemic vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) contributing therefore to the development of hypertension, this remains to be clarified for the pulmonary circulation ...
Aliénor Hanthazi +7 more
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Hybrid debranching and TEVAR of the aortic arch off-pump, in re-do patients with complicated chronic type-A aortic dissections : a critical report [PDF]
Background: Patients suffering from acute type A aortic dissection undergo replacement of the ascending aorta, the proximal hemiarch or complete aortic arch, depending on the extent of the individual pathology.
Brechtel, Klaus +7 more
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Reoperative surgery on the thoracic aorta [PDF]
ObjectiveThe objective of our study was to report our hospital and long-term results after reinterventions on the thoracic aorta.MethodsBetween 1986 and 2011, 224 reoperations on the proximal thoracic aorta after previous aortic surgery were performed in
Berretta, Paolo +7 more
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Prognostic factors for aorta remodeling after thoracic endovascular aortic repair of complicated chronic DeBakey IIIb aneurysms [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: The use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for chronic DeBakey III type b (CDIIIb) aneurysms is controversial. We analyzed the potential prognostic factors affecting aorta remodeling after this procedure.
유경종 +3 more
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We compared dilator actions of representative four Ca2+ channel blockers on the isolated lower esophagus sphincter (LES) and thoracic aorta from rats.
Akira Takahara +6 more
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The effects of irisin on the rat thoracic aorta: a histological study
BACKGROUND: Irisin, a polypeptide hormone that is released from skeletal muscle in response to exercise, has been found to improve endothelial functions, protect against endothelial injuries and change blood pressure, which also affected blood vessels ...
R. Altaweel +3 more
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False hydatic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta [PDF]
In this article we report the successful treatment of a lower descending thoracic aorta hydatidosis that mimicked a posterior saccular aneurysm; surgical excision was performed and the aorta was repaired with a prosthetic Dacron patch.
R. Spirito +6 more
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Is the thoracic aorta a safe site for the proximal anastomosis for bypassing the mesenteric arteries in patients with chronic mesenteric ischaemia? [PDF]
A best evidence topic in cardiovascular surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether the thoracic aorta is a safe site for the proximal anastomosis when bypassing the mesenteric arteries in patients with ...
Athanasiou, T +3 more
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From Tear to Fear: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Background Acute type A aortic dissection presents with abrupt onset of pain that requires emergency surgery. However, minimal research exists on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in survivors.
Selena R. Pasadyn +7 more
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Post-stenotic aortic dilatation. [PDF]
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease affecting up to 4% of the elderly population. It can be associated with dilatation of the ascending aorta and subsequent dissection.
Jahangiri Marjan +5 more
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