Aortic Aneurysm Disease: Diagnosis and Management
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2025 | Viewed by 105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: diagnostic development; cardiovascular pathology; protease expression; microRNAs; extracellular vesicles; addressing healthcare disparities; inexpensive and scalable therapeutics
Interests: adult cardiac and thoracic surgery; heart transplantation; mechanical circulatory support; thoracic aortic surgery; valve surgery; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Aortic Aneurysm Disease: Diagnosis and Management.” Aortic aneurysms represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and pose a challenging management problem for cardiovascular surgeons. In the United States, nearly 10,000 people die annually from aortic aneurysms, with an additional 16,000 deaths from complications associated with aortic disease. Aortic aneurysm is the 17th leading cause of death for those over 65, and surgical intervention is especially resource-intensive. Discovery often occurs during routine imaging studies or evaluation of unrelated problems. This diagnostic process is inherently suboptimal, leaving many undiagnosed and at risk for catastrophic complications. Despite advancements in understanding the pathobiology of aneurysms, no effective medical therapy exists. While aortic aneurysms are more prevalent in men, the prognosis is worse in women, who are more likely to suffer dissection or rupture at smaller diameters. This Special Issue aims to educate readers and explore cutting-edge monitoring technologies and novel therapeutic modalities. Submitted manuscripts should concern the discovery of cost-effective and scalable strategies to enhance early diagnosis, facilitate better management, and ultimately slow aneurysm disease progression.
Dr. Adam W. Akerman
Prof. Dr. John S Ikonomidis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aortic aneurysm disease
- aneurysm and dissection
- biomarkers
- animal models
- genetic predispositions
- medical management
- microRNAs
- extracellular vesicles
- early detection
- health disparities
- patient outcomes
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