Hormone receptors in the aorta: why aneurysms hit men and women differently
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Thoracic aortic aneurysms affect men more often than women, yet women face higher risks of dissection and death. Researchers are collecting aortic wall tissue from 30 adults undergoing elective aneurysm surgery to measure estrogen and testosterone receptor levels. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Hanneke Takkenberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC