EUS-FNTA performed in conjunction with the FV-EUS scope for sampling SELs of the gastrointestinal tract was safe and provided a very high diagnostic accuracy. Studies comparing FV-EUS with standard curved linear echoendoscopes are needed to clarify whether these results are due to the sampling technique or the type of scope utilized.

These findings suggest that valve mediated haemodynamic and structural parameters may be used to identify which regions of aortic wall are at greater stress and enable the development of a personalised approach for the diagnosis and management of aortic dilatation beyond traditional guidelines.

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