Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), which affects up to 2% of the general population, results from
the abnormal fusion of the cusps of the aortic valve. Patients with BAV are at a higher risk for …

The ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) is a permanent dilatation of the vessel with
a high risk of adverse events, and shows heterogeneous properties. To investigate regional …

Distal airways commonly obstruct in lung disease and despite their importance, their
mechanical properties are vastly underexplored. The lack of bronchial experiments restricts …

Experimental protocols are fundamental for quantifying the mechanical behaviour of soft
tissue. These data are crucial for advancing the understanding of soft tissue mechanics …

The prognosis of patients undergoing emergency endovascular repair of ascending thoracic
aortic aneurysm (ATAA) depends on defect location, with root disease bearing worse …

Background: This research explores the biomechanical and structural characteristics of
ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (ATAAs), focusing on the differences between bicuspid …

Objective In this study we aimed to conclusively determine whether altered aortic
biomechanics are associated with wall shear stress (WSS) independent of region of tissue …

Aortic dissection often initiates a few centimeters distal to the coronary ostia in the right
lateral wall, with an intimal-medial tear that tends to be transversely directed and occupy half …

OBJECTIVES Presentation, management and outcomes in the aortic dissection (AD) of
ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) differ in gender and age. The purpose of this …

Introduction Biomechanical rupture risk assessment of aortic tissues is commonly based on
computed stress to measured uniaxial static strength comparison. Loading of the arterial …