| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876602 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The aneurysmal aortas of BAV patients show a higher macroscopic strength, mainly due to an increased collagen-related stiffness, compared with TAV patients. The increased wall stiffness in BAV patients may contribute to the higher prevalence for TAAs in this group.
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Authors
Caroline PhD, Hanna M. PhD, Per PhD, Anders MD, PhD, T. Christian PhD,