Background Aortic dimensions are critical for assessing the risk of acute aortic complications and guiding surgical interventions. Current guidelines define absolute diameter thresholds based largely ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.

ANATOMICAL studies have demonstrated the lateral extent of the sinus of Valsalva which has a well defined ridge forming its upper margin, and have indicated that the geometry of the aortic root ...

Ascending thoracic aortic disease is an important cause of sudden death in the U.S., yet most aortic aneurysms are identified incidentally. To improve assessment of patients who may be at risk for ...

Using human cells in laboratory rats, Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a functional model of thoracic aortic aneurysm, creating opportunities for more effective understanding of disease ...

Patient-specific organ models, which include integrated 3D-printed soft sensor arrays, are fabricated using specialized inks and a customized 3D printing process. Such models can be used in ...