Thoracic Aortic Arteriosclerosis in Patients With Degenerative Aortic Stenosis With and Without Coexisting Coronary Artery Disease

Patients with severe AS and coexisting CAD have more extensive arteriosclerotic changes in the thoracic aorta compared with those with AS alone and control subjects. Preoperative evaluation of the thoracic aorta and more aggressive lipid therapy should be considered in these patients.