Nature

Small proximal aortic diameter is associated with higher central pulse pressure and poor outcome in patients with congestive heart failure

This study consisted of two protocols. The aim of Study 1 was to investigate the relationship between the AoD and the central aortic pressure or aortic elastance in patients without HF. Study 2 was ...
AHA/ASA Journals

Aortic and Iliac Calcifications as Predictors of Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Rupture, and Peripheral Vascular Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study from the DANCAVAS Trials

BACKGROUND: There is limited evidence of the relationship between aortic and iliac calcification and aortic events (aortic dissection or aneurysm rupture) and major adverse limb events (MALEs; ...