Experimental/numerical study to assess mechanical properties of healthy and Marfan syndrome ascending thoracic aorta under axial and circumferential loading

Ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) can be a life threatening disease as it leads to a lack of function in most of the connective tissues. Marfan syndrome is a congenital connective tissue disorder that may have influence on the cardiovascular system. It has been shown that Marfan syndrome inv... View More