Adam W Akerman
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Recent Articles
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Alexander K, Anderson C, Agala C, Tasoudis P, Collins E, Ding Y, et al.
J Clin Med
. 2024 Mar;
13(6).
PMID: 38541774
Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) associated with Marfan syndrome (MFS) are unique in that extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) levels do not behave the way they do in other cardiovascular pathologies....
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Maiocchi S, Collins E, Peterson A, Alexander K, McGlamery D, Cassidy N, et al.
Vessel Plus
. 2024 Mar;
7.
PMID: 38445249
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate translation and are involved in many pathological processes. They have emerged as promising biomarkers for diagnosis of conditions such as aortic...
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Alexander K, Ikonomidis J, Akerman A
J Clin Med
. 2024 Feb;
13(3).
PMID: 38337512
This review article presents an appraisal of pioneering technologies poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of aortic aneurysm disease, with a primary focus on the thoracic aorta while encompassing...
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Diehl J, Ray A, Collins L, Peterson A, Alexander K, Boutros J, et al.
PLoS One
. 2023 Apr;
18(4):e0284875.
PMID: 37115777
The following protocol describes our workflow for isolation and quantification of plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs). It requires limited sample volume so that the scientific value of specimens is maximized. These...
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Akerman A, Alexander K, Caranasos T, Ikonomidis J
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
. 2023 Apr;
167(1):89-93.e1.
PMID: 37084818
No abstract available.
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Ledford B, Akerman A, Sun K, Gillis D, Weiss J, Vang J, et al.
ACS Nano
. 2022 May;
16(5):7309-7322.
PMID: 35504018
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized dilation of the aorta located in the abdomen that poses a severe risk of death when ruptured. The cause of AAA is...
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Akerman A, Collins E, Peterson A, Collins L, Harrison J, DeVaughn A, et al.
J Am Heart Assoc
. 2021 Aug;
10(16):e019862.
PMID: 34387094
Background Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) occur because of abnormal remodeling of aortic extracellular matrix and are accompanied by the emergence of proteolytically active myofibroblasts. The microRNA miR-133a regulates cellular phenotypes...
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Newton E, Akerman A, Strassle P, Kibbe M
JAMA Surg
. 2021 Jan;
156(3):264-272.
PMID: 33404647
Importance: Although fluoroquinolones are commonly prescribed antibiotics in the US, recent international studies have shown an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection after fluoroquinolone use, leading to US Food...
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Akerman A, Blanding W, Stroud R, Nadeau E, Mukherjee R, Ruddy J, et al.
J Am Heart Assoc
. 2018 Dec;
8(1):e010332.
PMID: 30572760
Background Reduced miR-133a was previously found to be associated with thoracic aortic ( TA ) dilation, as seen in aneurysm disease. Because wall tension increases with vessel diameter (Law of...
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Akerman A, Stroud R, Barrs R, Grespin R, McDonald L, Larue R, et al.
Ann Vasc Surg
. 2017 Nov;
46:193-204.
PMID: 29107003
Background: Hypertension (HTN) has long been associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development, and these cardiovascular pathologies are biochemically characterized by elevated plasma levels of angiotensin II (AngII) as well...