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Thoracic ascending aorta aneurysms (TAA) are an important cause of mortality in adults but are a relatively less studied subject compared to abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The purpose of this review is to explain the main aspects (etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis) of this disease [...]

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Delamination strength is the mechanical property which plays a key role in the pathological process referred to as Arterial Dissection. This dissection, known especially for its occurrence in the thoracic aorta, is manifested by a separation of the layers of an artery wall, and may [...]

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Patient-specific computational models represent a powerful tool for the planning of cardiovascular interventions. In this context, the patient-specific material properties are considered as one of the biggest source of uncertainty. In this work, we investigated the effect of the [...]