Exploration of a novel biomarker for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. University of Antwerp
A progressive widening of the aorta (called aortic aneurysm) affecting our body's main blood vessel in the chest (thorax) can lead to a catastrophic event with a tear or rupture of the aortic wall (dissection or rupture). Unfortunately, a thoracic aortic aneurysm most often remains asymptomatic until catastrophic dissections or ruptures happen. These latter complications are a major cause of sudden cardiac death in the western world. Currently, ...