Ascending aortic geometry and its relationship to the biomechanical properties of aortic tissue.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between ascending aortic geometry and biomechanical properties.

Methods

Preoperative computed tomography scans from ascending aortic aneurysm patients were analyzed using a center line technique (n = 68). Aortic length was measured from annulus to innominate artery, and maximal diameter from this segment was recorded. Biaxial tensile testing of excised tissue was performed to derive biomechanical parameters energy loss (efficiency in performing the Windkessel function) and modulus of elasticity (stiffness). Delamination testing (simulation of dissection) was performed to derive delamination strength (strength between tissue layers).

Results

Aortic diameter weakly correlated with energy loss (r</

SUBMITTER: Eliathamby D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091216 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature