The biomechanical properties of the aorta are currently poorly understood. A better understanding would optimize surgical indications and monitoring techniques for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms.
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aortic compliance by cardiac MRI
Timeframe: Before surgery
In-vitro testing of the elasticity of the aortic wall fragment collected during surgery.
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 12 months