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Coronary artery aneurysms are commonly of atherosclerotic origin and are frequently asymptomatic. However, they may have varied presentations including angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden death.

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

The medtech startup is seeking funding for clinical trials to bring its catheter-based technique to more patients.

Other important pathogenic factors are positive family history and genetic history (connective tissue disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome), aortic disease and aortic valve (AV) diseases, ...

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Brain aneurysms, balloon-like bulges in brain blood vessels, often go unnoticed until rupture, leading to hemorrhagic stroke.

This paper describes novel automated methods for the segmentation of complex structures and their subsequent analysis. The methods have been developed as parts of a system to provide decision support ...

Plaque, which is a collection of calcium, cholesterol and fat, can build up in the body’s blood vessels, restricting blood ...

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A summary of preclinical evaluation methods for neuroendovascular devices, including in vitro techniques, 3D-printed vascular models, in silico simulations, and in vivo models.

Global life expectancy is rising, and people are becoming increasingly sedentary, due to which the risk of developing aneurysms is also increasing, leading to the huge demand for aortic stent grafts.