5th International Meeting on Aortic Diseases: New Insights into an Old Problem

摘要

During the last two decades, the field of aortic aneurysms as well as aortic dissections, bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) have progressed greatly, but significantly challenges are still ahead of us considering that aortic aneurysms and dissections are becoming more prevalent in industrialized countries. Studies involving genetic, genomic, biochemical and molecular biological approaches as well as imaging and surgical techniques discussed during this 5th International Meeting on Aortic Diseases (IMAD) will get us closer to the goal of better understanding of pathophysiology of aortic aneurysms, dissections and BAV. Moreover, once again, as in the past editions, it is a great pleasure to share reflections with all worldwide scientists and clinicians interested in aortic diseases thanks to AORTA.