K2P‐like current in freshly dissociated mouse thoracic aorta: the impact on thoracic aorta diameter

Thoracic Aorta

Chronic hyperinsulinemia is suspected of enhancing the development of arterial diseases. However, direct metabolic effects of insulin on the inner arterial wall are poorly documented. To assess the possible influence of variations in smooth muscle phenotype, we measured lipogenesis from glucose by rat thoracic aortas that had been injured with a balloon catheter. Aortas were exposed to insulin ...

Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta

Hemoptysis as a Rare Presentation of Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm

Hemoptysis is the rarest presentation of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA).This critical condition is one of the life-threatening medical emergencies. Even with prompt approaches, TAA can have highly terrible outcomes.   Although TAA is an almost asymptomatic condition that is accidentally discovered, imaging with contrast is the most useful modality to diagnosis it.

Diseases of the thoracic aorta.

[Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta].

The purpose of this paper is to review the natural history, surgical management, and clinical and radiographic features of aneurysm of the aorta above the diaphragm. Experience is limited to 40 patients, of whom only nine were women. An operation, the aim of which was to resect the aneurysm, was undertaken in 14 patients; three of these died in the early postoperative period and the others are ...