PERMANENT INTUBATION OF THE THORACIC AORTA

Permanent Intubation of the Thoracic Aorta

In a previous article I it was shown that a segment of vein could be grafted successfully on the thoracic aorta. While this procedure migh~ prove to be the ideal treatment of aneurysms on peripheral arteries, the extirpation of the aneurysmal sac and the transplanta-tion of a vascular segment upon the thoracic aorta would be complicated and dangerous. I have attempted, therefore, to determine t...

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.

The Effect of Flavonoid Naringenin on Contractile Response of Thoracic Aorta Isolated from Diabetic Rats

Background & Aims: Considering increasing incidence of cardiovascular disorders in diabetes mellitus and some evidence on antioxidant and antidiabetic potentials of naringenin, this study was conducted to evaluate the beneficial effects of 6-week administration of naringenin on contractile reactivity of isolated thoracic aorta in diabetic rats. Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into contro...

Diseases of the thoracic aorta.

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 ...