Vessel wall heterogeneity is an important factor in abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture risk prediction

Abstract

Objective: Current indications for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) emphasize aortic diameter as marker for risk of rupture, overlooking the role played by wall heterogeneity. This study uses pre-operative CT... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Giampaolo Martufi (University of Calgary)
  2. Arianna Forneris (University of Calgary)
  3. Samaneh Nobakht (University of Calgary)
  4. Randy Moore (University of Calgary)
  5. Kristina Rinker (University of Calgary)
  6. Elena Di Martino (University of Calgary)

Topic Areas

Topics: Arterial Remodeling: Bridging Molecular Mechanisms and Arterial Mechanics , Topics: Other

Session

RF_Pos » Rapid Fire Poster Talks (18:30 - Thursday, 8th September, Max Bell 253)