scholarly journals Mesenchymal state of intimal cells may explain higher propensity to ascending aortic aneurysm in bicuspid aortic valves

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohreh Maleki ◽  
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Sanela Kjellqvist ◽  
Valentina Paloschi ◽  
Joelle Magné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Valves ◽  
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valves

Epigenetic Profiling Identifies Novel Genes for Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Formation with Bicuspid Aortic Valves

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asad A Shah
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Methylation Status ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Aortic Valves ◽  
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Novel Genes ◽  
Aneurysm Formation ◽  
Aortic Replacement ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valves

<p><strong>Background:  </strong>Bicuspid aortic valves predispose to ascending aortic aneurysms, but the mechanisms underlying this aortopathy remain incompletely characterized.  We sought to identify epigenetic pathways predisposing to aneurysm formation in bicuspid patients.</p><p><strong>Methods:  </strong>Ascending aortic aneurysm tissue samples were collected at the time of aortic replacement in subjects with bicuspid and trileaflet aortic valves.  Genome-wide DNA methylation status was determined on DNA from tissue using the Illumina 450K methylation chip, and gene expression was profiled on the same samples using Illumina Whole-Genome DASL arrays.  Gene methylation and expression were compared between bicuspid and trileaflet individuals using an unadjusted Wilcoxon rank sum test.  </p><p><strong>Results:  </strong>Twenty-seven probes in 9 genes showed significant differential methylation and expression (P&lt;5.5x10<sup>-4</sup>).  The top gene was protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 22 (<em>PTPN22</em>), which was hypermethylated (delta beta range: +15.4 to +16.0%) and underexpressed (log 2 gene expression intensity: bicuspid 5.1 vs. trileaflet 7.9, P=2x10<sup>-5</sup>) in bicuspid patients, as compared to tricuspid patients.  Numerous genes involved in cardiovascular development were also differentially methylated, but not differentially expressed, including <em>ACTA2</em> (4 probes, delta beta range:  -10.0 to -22.9%), which when mutated causes the syndrome of familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections</p><p><strong>Conclusions:  </strong>Using an integrated, unbiased genomic approach, we have identified novel genes associated with ascending aortic aneurysms in patients with bicuspid aortic valves, modulated through epigenetic mechanisms.  The top gene was <em>PTPN22</em>, which is involved in T-cell receptor signaling and associated with various immune disorders.  These differences highlight novel potential mechanisms of aneurysm development in the bicuspid population.</p>

scholarly journals Management of bicuspid aortic valves in patients having repair or replacement of ascending aortic aneurysm

2003 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 477
Author(s):  
Gruschen R. Veldtman ◽  
Heidi M. Connolly ◽  
Thomas A. Orszulak ◽  
Joseph A. Dearani ◽  
Hartzell V. Schaff
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Valves ◽  
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valves

scholarly journals MicroRNAs involve in bicuspid aortic aneurysm: pathogenesis and biomarkers

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Jia ◽  
Le Kang ◽  
Zhen Ma ◽  
Shuyang Lu ◽  
Ben Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Vascular Events ◽  
Aortic Valves ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valves

AbstractThe incidence of bicuspid aortic valves (BAV) is high in the whole population, BAV-related thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is accompanied by many adverse vascular events. So far, there are two key points in dealing with BAV-related TAA. First is fully understanding on its pathogenesis. Second is optimizing surgical intervention time. This review aims to illustrate the potential role of miRNAs in both aspects, that is, how miRNAs are involved in the occurrence and progression of BAV-related TAA, and the feasibilities of miRNAs as biomarkers.

Open Distal Anastomosis Technique for Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair without Cerebral Perfusion

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Mehmet Kaplan ◽  
Bahar Temur ◽  
Tolga Can ◽  
Gunseli Abay ◽  
Adlan Olsun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Cerebral Perfusion ◽  
Circulatory Arrest ◽  
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest ◽  
Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest ◽  
Distal Anastomosis ◽  
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm Surgery ◽  
Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm Repair

<p><strong>Background</strong><strong>: </strong>This study aimed to report the outcomes of patients who underwent proximal thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery with open distal anastomosis technique but without cerebral perfusion, instead under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty patients (21 male, 9 female) who underwent ascending aortic aneurysm repair with open distal anastomosis technique were included. The average age was 60.2±11.7 years. Operations were performed under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and the cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass was first done over the aneurysmatic segment and then moved over the graft. Intraoperative and early postoperative mortality and morbidity outcomes were reported.</p><p><strong>Results</strong><strong>: </strong>Average duration of cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamps were 210.8±43 and 154.9±35.4 minutes, respectively. Average duration of total circulatory arrest was 25.2±2.4 minutes. There was one hospital death (3.3%) due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at postoperative day 22. No neurological dysfunction was observed during the postoperative period.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results demonstrate that open distal anastomosis under less than 30 minutes of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest without antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion and cannulation of the aneurysmatic segment is a safe and reliable procedure in patients undergoing proximal thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery.</p><p> </p>

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