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 …

Aortic aneurysm, including thoracic aortic aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm, is the
second most prevalent aortic disease following atherosclerosis, representing the ninth …

Atherosclerosis is the disease process that underlies heart attack and stroke. Advanced
lesions at risk of rupture are characterized by the pathological accumulation of diseased …

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 …

Abstract Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is an emerging environmental pollutant produced by
cyanobacteria that poses a threat to wild life and human health. In recent years, the …

The necrotic core has long been a hallmark of the vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque.
Although apoptotic cells are cleared quickly in almost all other tissue beds, their removal …

Background: Long noncoding RNAs have emerged as critical molecular regulators in
various biological processes and diseases. Here we sought to identify and functionally …

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 …

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 …

Age-associated changes in gene expression in skeletal muscle of healthy individuals reflect
accumulation of damage and compensatory adaptations to preserve tissue integrity. To …