Anatomical variation of the aorta in the West of Scotland - A population with high cardiovascular disease burden. Implications for stent design and deployment.

The prevalence and complexity of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the West of Scotland are high with the aortic arch and abdominal aorta, particularly at increased risk of cardiovascular pathology. Stent deployment can be key in preventing further cardiovascular events, however, current stent design does not account for complex advanced CVD in these areas. This cadaveric study aimed to provide anatomical measurements requested by manufacturers to improve stent design and deployment in this target population.