Percutaneous closure of a post‐surgical ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm with an amplatzer septal occluder device and steerable guiding sheath
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.29951
Abstract: Thoracic pseudoaneurysm in the ascending aorta is an uncommon condition associated with significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Treatment is recommended in all cases regardless of symptoms as the mortality rate if left untreated has… read more here.
Keywords: occluder; ascending aortic; pseudoaneurysm; septal occluder ... See more keywords
Management of iatrogenic ascending aortic dissection after percutaneous intervention of chronic total occlusion
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31262
Abstract: This study highlights the prevalence and conservative management strategies of iatrogenic ascending aortic dissection after percutaneous intervention (PCI) of chronic total occlusion (CTO). read more here.
Keywords: ascending aortic; dissection percutaneous; aortic dissection; percutaneous intervention ... See more keywords
High prevalence of ascending aortic dilatation in a consecutive coronary CT angiography patient population
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06433-z
Abstract: Objectives To clarify the prevalence and risk factors of ascending aortic (AA) dilatation according to ESC 2014 guidelines. Methods This study included 1000 consecutive patients scheduled for diagnostic coronary artery computed tomographic angiography. AA diameter… read more here.
Keywords: dilatation; prevalence; coronary angiography; ascending aortic ... See more keywords
Biomechanical Characterization of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
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DOI: 10.1007/s10237-016-0848-4
Abstract: Ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (ATAAs) are a silent disease, ultimately leading to dissection or rupture of the arterial wall. There is a growing consensus that diameter information is insufficient to assess rupture risk, whereas wall… read more here.
Keywords: wall stress; aortic aneurysms; wall; stress ... See more keywords
Comparison of biomechanical properties in ascending aortic aneurysms of patients with congenital bicuspid aortic valve and Marfan syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.11.102
Abstract: BACKGROUND In patients with ascending aortic aneurysms (AscAA), biomechanical differences are seen among patients with congenital bicuspid aortic valves (BAV), Marfan syndrome (MFS), and tricuspid aortic valves (TAV). We examined the hemodynamic profiles and ultrastructures… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; biomechanical properties; aortic aneurysms; congenital bicuspid ... See more keywords
Ascending Aortic Length and Risk of Aortic Adverse Events: The Neglected Dimension.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.07.078
Abstract: BACKGROUND Little information is available regarding the longitudinal changes of the aneurysmal ascending aorta. OBJECTIVES This study sought to outline the natural history of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) based on ascending aortic length (AAL)… read more here.
Keywords: length; risk; aortic length; aortic adverse ... See more keywords
Thoracic Aorta Measurements Using Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: Validation via Cardiac Magnetic Resonance.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2025.01.038
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To examine the association and magnitude of agreement between intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) on aortic diameter measurements, to guide perioperative decision making for ascending aortic aneurysms. DESIGN This… read more here.
Keywords: ascending aortic; intraoperative transesophageal; tee; magnetic resonance ... See more keywords
Male-Female Differences In Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: 25-Year Single Center Results.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.01.002
Abstract: The aim of this study was to improve insight into male-female differences in patients undergoing ascending aortic aneurysm surgery. Consecutive patients that underwent ascending aortic aneurysm surgery between 01/1991-12/2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Patient and procedural… read more here.
Keywords: aneurysm surgery; female patients; ascending aortic; surgery ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the relationship between para-aortic adipose tissue and ascending aortic diameter using a new method
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2121537
Abstract: Abstract Background Para-aortic adipose tissue (PAT) is the local adipose tissue that externally surrounds the aorta. It contributes significantly to aortic atherosclerosis and enlargement. Studies conducted with computed tomography and magnetic resonance have shown that… read more here.
Keywords: adipose tissue; ascending aortic; para aortic; aortic adipose ... See more keywords
The AORTA Gene score for detection and risk stratification of ascending aortic dilation.
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DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae474
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS This study assessed whether a model incorporating clinical features and a polygenic score for ascending aortic diameter would improve diameter estimation and prediction of adverse thoracic aortic events over clinical features alone.… read more here.
Keywords: diameter; ascending aortic; score; thoracic aortic ... See more keywords
What are the endovascular options and outcomes for repair of ascending aortic or aortic arch pathology?
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa215
Abstract: A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'in patients with ascending aortic or aortic arch disease what are the outcomes with endovascular repair in… read more here.
Keywords: endovascular options; aortic arch; pathology; evidence ... See more keywords