The genetics and biomechanics of thoracic aortic diseases

Thoracic aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections (TAAD) are highly fatal emergencies within cardiothoracic surgery. With increasing age, thoracic aneurysms become more prevalent and pose an even greater threat when they develop into aortic dissections. Both diseases are multifactorial and are influe...

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Main Authors: Amer Harky, Ka Siu Fan, Ka Hay Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2019-11-01
Series:Vascular Biology
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Online Access:https://vb.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/vb/1/1/VB-19-0027.xml