The Role of Inflammation in Type a Aortic Dissection: A Pilot Study

Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) is a severe cardiovascular disease with high mortality rates. Current evidence suggests inflammation as the main mechanism of its complex pathophysiology. Accordingly, in this study the eventual presence of inflammatory cells in aorta specimens and any contribution of...

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Main Authors: C.R. Balistreri, C. Pisano, T. D'Amico, C. Palmeri, G. Candore, E. Maresi, G. Ruvolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-01-01
Series:European Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1721727X1301100128