Prognostic value of endothelial activation and stress index (EASIX) on short-term and long-term outcomes in type B aortic dissection after thoracic endovascular repair: An observational study
Xiaosi Chen, Min Liu, Dongqin Cai, Yuan Liu, Nianjin Xie, Songyuan Luo, Jianfang Luo · 2026
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Xiaosi Chen and co-authors published a 2026 study on whether a simple blood-based index can predict outcomes after emergency repair of a torn aorta. The tear type studied affects the descending aorta and is treated with a stent placed inside the vessel. The index, called EASIX, reflects blood vessel lining activation and stress.
Records for 1,090 patients who had the repair were analysed. About one in six had a serious short-term problem, and about one in five died during follow-up of around seven years. Higher index values were linked with greater risk of kidney failure needing dialysis, organ blood loss, and early death. The index may help doctors spot patients needing closer care.
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| CREATOR | Xiaosi Chen, Min Liu, Dongqin Cai, Yuan Liu, Nianjin Xie, Songyuan Luo, Jianfang Luo |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46312 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |