Aortic dissection is the most common acute catastrophic event affecting the aorta. The majority of patients presenting with an uncomplicated type B dissection are treated medically, but 25% of these …
Analysis of morphological and blood flow characteristics of the human thoracic aorta
The human aorta is often affected by many cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, aneurysm and dissection. There is considerable evidence suggesting that these diseases are associated with …