340 The Effects of PTSD-Dependent Neurogenic Hypertension and Inflammation on Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Progression

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Nearly all thoracic aortic aneurysm patients suffer from hypertension leading to elevated wall tension and abnormal extracellular matrix remodeling. PTSD patients have higher blood pressure both at rest and in response to stimuli. Although stress is associated with cardiovascular d...

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Main Authors: Heather Holman, Sara Sidles, Ying Xiong, Jennifer Rinker, Jean Marie Ruddy, Amanda LaRue, Rupak Mukherjee, Jeffrey Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866123003849/type/journal_article