Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2948419 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
AOS predisposes patients to aggressive and widespread cardiovascular disease and is associated with high mortality. Dissections can occur at relatively mildly increased aortic diameters; therefore, early elective repair of the ascending aorta should be considered. Moreover, cerebrovascular abnormalities were encountered in most patients.
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Authors
Denise MSc, Ingrid M.B.H. MD, Aida M. MD, PhD, Rogier A. MD, PhD, Jos A. MD, Francesco U.S. MD, PhD, Anton H. MD, PhD, Adriaan MD, PhD, Fop MD, PhD, Ingrid M.E. MD, Janneke MD, Els PhD, Jan M. MD, PhD, Lut PhD, Bart MD, PhD, Julie MD, PhD, Paul J. PhD,