From Biomechanical Properties to Morphological Variations: Exploring the Interplay between Aortic Valve Cuspidity and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
J Clin Med
; 13(14)2024 Jul 19.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This research explores the biomechanical and structural characteristics of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (ATAAs), focusing on the differences between bicuspid aortic valve aneurysms (BAV-As) and tricuspid aortic valve aneurysms (TAV-As) with non-dilated aortas to identify specific traits of ATAAs.Methods:
Clinical characteristics, laboratory indices, and imaging data from 26 adult patients operated on for aneurysms (BAV-A n = 12; TAV-A n = 14) and 13 controls were analyzed. Biomechanical parameters (maximal aortic diameter, strain, and stress) and structural analyses (collagen fiber organization, density, fragmentation, adipocyte deposits, and immune cell infiltration) were assessed.Results:
Significant differences in biomechanical parameters were observed. Median maximal strain was 40.0% (control), 63.4% (BAV-A), and 45.3% (TAV-A); median maximal stress was 0.59 MPa (control), 0.78 MPa (BAV-A), and 0.48 MPa (TAV-A). BAV-A showed higher tangential modulus and smaller diameter, with substantial collagen fragmentation (p < 0.001 vs. TAV and controls). TAV-A exhibited increased collagen density (p = 0.025), thickening between media and adventitia layers, and disorganized fibers (p = 0.036). BAV-A patients had elevated adipocyte deposits and immune cell infiltration.Conclusions:
This study highlights distinct pathological profiles associated with different valve anatomies. BAV-A is characterized by smaller diameters, higher biomechanical stress, and significant collagen deterioration, underscoring the necessity for tailored clinical strategies for effective management of thoracic aortic aneurysm.
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