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Thoracic aorta

Known as: Pars thoracica aortae, Aorta, Thoracic, Thoracic part of aorta 
The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL… 
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1991
1991
We have studied the effect of ramipril (10 mg/kg daily by gastric gavage) on the development of neointima 2 and 14 days after… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
The mechanisms by which adenosine triphosphate, thrombin, and trypsin cause relaxation of vascular smooth muscle were… 
1984
1984
As the endothelium has an important role in the vasodilating effect of acetylcholine, we investigated the possible role of the… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
The chest roentgenograms of 18 patients with ruptured aortas were studied and the radiographic features tabulated. Fifteen… 
1977
1977
Twenty-seven patients underwent surgical repair for nonpenetrating injuries of the thoracic aorta. Emergency operation was… 
1976
1976
Coarctation of the thoracic aorta is a well established cause of arterial hypertension. Participation of the renin-angiotensin… 
1968
1968
WHEN aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta are resected the aorta must be cross-clamped. The clamp usually is applied just… 
1966
1966
We report the correction of aortic regurgitation by the insertion of a homograft aortic valve. The valve had been stored in… 
Review
1964
Review
1964
Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is not necessarily a fatal injury. Although over 80% of victims 1 so injured die before…