Bio-chemo-mechanics of the thoracic aorta

The pathophysiology of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection is poorly understood, despite high mortality. An evidence review was conducted to examine the biomechanical, chemical and genetic factors involved in thoracic aortic pathology. The composition of connective tissue and smooth muscle cells...

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Main Authors: Sashini Iddawela, Andrew Ravendren, Amer Harky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2021-02-01
Series:Vascular Biology
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Online Access:https://vb.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/vb/3/1/VB-20-0015.xml