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Aortic Surgery Glossary
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aortic stiffness index
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A measure of aortic wall elasticity calculated from the relationship between pressure change and relative diameter change.
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aortic compliance mismatch
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Disparity in elastic properties between native aorta and synthetic grafts, leading to altered hemodynamics and potential...
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