Abdominal aortic aneurysm formation with a focus on vascular smooth muscle cells
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a lethal degenerative vascular disease that affects,
mostly, the elder population, with a high mortality rate (> 80%) upon rupture. It features a …
mostly, the elder population, with a high mortality rate (> 80%) upon rupture. It features a …
Genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation in abdominal aortic aneurysm
R Gurung, AM Choong, CC Woo, R Foo… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) refers to the localized dilatation of the infra-renal aorta, in
which the diameter exceeds 3.0 cm. Loss of vascular smooth muscle cells, degradation of …
which the diameter exceeds 3.0 cm. Loss of vascular smooth muscle cells, degradation of …
The role of vascular smooth muscle cells in the development of aortic aneurysms and dissections
KB Rombouts, TAR van Merrienboer… - European journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Aortic aneurysms (AA) are pathological dilations of the aorta, associated with
an overall mortality rate up to 90% in case of rupture. In addition to dilation, the aortic layers …
an overall mortality rate up to 90% in case of rupture. In addition to dilation, the aortic layers …
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 …
Monocytes and macrophages in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening disease associated with high
morbidity, and high mortality in the event of aortic rupture. Major advances in open surgical …
morbidity, and high mortality in the event of aortic rupture. Major advances in open surgical …
Vascular smooth muscle cells in aortic aneurysm: from genetics to mechanisms
Aortic aneurysm, including thoracic aortic aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm, is the
second most prevalent aortic disease following atherosclerosis, representing the ninth …
second most prevalent aortic disease following atherosclerosis, representing the ninth …
Cellular signaling in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Z Li, W Kong - Cellular signalling, 2020 - Elsevier
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are highly lethal cardiovascular diseases without
effective medications. However, the molecular and signaling mechanisms remain unclear. A …
effective medications. However, the molecular and signaling mechanisms remain unclear. A …
Recent advances in molecular mechanisms of abdominal aortic aneurysm formation
S Annambhotla, S Bourgeois, X Wang, PH Lin… - World journal of …, 2008 - Springer
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an increasingly common clinical condition with fatal
implications. It is associated with advanced age, male gender, cigarette smoking …
implications. It is associated with advanced age, male gender, cigarette smoking …
Endothelial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), defined as a focal dilation of the abdominal aorta beyond
50% of its normal diameter, is a common and potentially life-threatening vascular disease …
50% of its normal diameter, is a common and potentially life-threatening vascular disease …
Mechanisms of abdominal aortic aneurysm progression: A review
JP Gao, W Guo - Vascular Medicine, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common disease associated with significant
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Up to now, there is still controversy on the choice of …
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Up to now, there is still controversy on the choice of …