Abdominal aortic aneurysm: update on pathogenesis and medical treatments
J Golledge - Nature Reviews Cardiology, 2019 - nature.com
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is an important cause of death in adults. Currently,
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …
Berberine in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases: from mechanisms to therapeutics
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (CVMD) are the leading causes of death worldwide,
underscoring the urgent necessity to develop new pharmacotherapies. Berberine (BBR) is …
underscoring the urgent necessity to develop new pharmacotherapies. Berberine (BBR) is …
Role of vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching and calcification in aortic aneurysm formation: Involvement of vitamin K-dependent processes
P Petsophonsakul, M Furmanik, R Forsythe… - … , and vascular biology, 2019 - ahajournals.org
Aortic aneurysm is a vascular disease whereby the ECM (extracellular matrix) of a blood
vessel degenerates, leading to dilation and eventually vessel wall rupture. Recently, it was …
vessel degenerates, leading to dilation and eventually vessel wall rupture. Recently, it was …
Diabetic cardiovascular disease induced by oxidative stress
Y Kayama, U Raaz, A Jagger, M Adam… - International journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among
patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). DM can lead to multiple cardiovascular complications …
patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). DM can lead to multiple cardiovascular complications …
[HTML][HTML] The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Background Decision-making related to the care of patients with an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) is complex. Aneurysms present with varying risks of rupture, and patient …
aneurysm (AAA) is complex. Aneurysms present with varying risks of rupture, and patient …
Global distributions of age-and sex-related arterial stiffness: systematic review and meta-analysis of 167 studies with 509,743 participants
Background Arterial stiffening is central to the vascular ageing process and a powerful
predictor and cause of diverse vascular pathologies and mortality. We investigated age and …
predictor and cause of diverse vascular pathologies and mortality. We investigated age and …
[HTML][HTML] The American Association for Thoracic Surgery consensus guidelines on bicuspid aortic valve–related aortopathy: Full online-only version
Bicuspid aortic valve disease is the most common congenital cardiac disorder, being
present in 1% to 2% of the general population. Associated aortopathy is a common finding in …
present in 1% to 2% of the general population. Associated aortopathy is a common finding in …
Understanding the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms
An aortic aneurysm is a dilatation in which the aortic diameter is≥ 3.0 cm. If left untreated,
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …
Trajectories of age-related arterial stiffness in Chinese men and women
Background Arterial stiffening is central in the vascular aging process. Traditionally, vascular
research has focused on atherosclerotic vascular disease, whereas arterial stiffness has not …
research has focused on atherosclerotic vascular disease, whereas arterial stiffness has not …
[HTML][HTML] The care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm: the Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines
The Clinical Practice Council of the Society for Vascular Surgery charged a writing
committee with the task of updating practice guidelines, initally published in 2003, for …
committee with the task of updating practice guidelines, initally published in 2003, for …