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Androgen aggravates aortic aneurysms via suppression of PD-1 in mice

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Androgen has long been recognized for its pivotal role in the sexual dimorphism of cardiovascular diseases, including aortic aneurysms (AAs), a devastating vascular disease with a higher prevalence and fatality rate in men than in women. However, the mechanism by which androgen mediates AAs is largely unknown.

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Fellowship Programs Demystified: Why and When You Should Consider a Fellowship

ADN Center of Excellence

Oncology Oncology fellowships delve into cancer care, focusing on advancements in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments. These programs prepare physicians to lead in the fight against cancer, both in clinical and research settings. Here’s how it can influence your professional journey: 1.

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Three Researchers Awarded $1 million Each to Study New Heart Disease Treatments, Causes

DAIC

Tsao’s research will focus on how vaping may impact the risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which is a weakening of the major artery in the abdominal area. Smoking is a prevalent risk factor among people who have an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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Abstract 118: Ophtalmic?ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistula

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Family: Diabetes mellitus, gastric cancer, COVID. AngioCT: a dilated orbito frontal vein, and a venous aneurysm at the anterior third of the superior sagittal sinus. They usually present as subarachnoid hemorrhage, or parenquimatous hemorrhage as in our patient. Male, 46 years old, electric worker, right‐handed.

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Abstract WMP114: Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential promotes the development of intracranial aneurysm rupture

Stroke Journal

Initially, CHIP was identified as a risk factor for hematologic cancer, but recently, many studies have implicated it as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the causality between CHIP and aneurysm rupture, as well as the mechanism by which CHIP promotes aneurysm rupture, remains unclear. C57BL/6 CD45.1+/CD45.2-

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Aortic Aneurysms : An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a blood vessel wall. Causes include infection, malignancy, surgery, scar tissue formation, trauma, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), radiation or other cancer treatment. Vasculitis : Inflammation of blood vessels that can lead to organ damage or an aneurysm.