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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2019-11-01
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Series: | Vascular Biology |
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Online Access: | https://vb.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/vb/1/1/VB-19-0027.xml |