Whole-grain and high fiber intakes are routinely recommended for prevention of vascular
diseases; however, there are no comprehensive and quantitative assessments of available …

Enlargement or aneurysm of the aorta predisposes to dissection, an important cause of
sudden death. We trained a deep learning model to evaluate the dimensions of the ascending …

Background: Mural cells in ascending aortic aneurysms undergo phenotypic changes that
promote extracellular matrix destruction and structural weakening. To explore this biology, we …

Objective Recent initiatives have emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and
inclusion in academic surgery. Racial/ethnic disparities remain prevalent throughout surgical …

Objectives Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition associated with
dismal outcomes. This study sought to evaluate the evolution of presentation, treatment, and …

Importance Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized
nonatherosclerotic cause of acute myocardial infarction enriched among individuals with early…

Objective During the COVID-19 pandemic, central venous access line teams were implemented
at many hospitals throughout the world to provide access for critically ill patients. The …

Aortopathies encompass a variety of inherited and acquired pathologies that increase risk
of life‐threatening dissection or rupture. Identifying individuals with hereditary thoracic aortic …

Background As the largest conduit vessel, the aorta is responsible for the conversion of
phasic systolic inflow from ventricular ejection into more continuous peripheral blood delivery. …

Objective Primary leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is best managed with
surgical resection when technically feasible. However, consensus is lacking regarding the best …