| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9161760 | Chest | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic root pathology (annuloaortic ectasia or type A dissection) is associated with decreased systemic atherosclerosis. It is possible that a mechanism exists whereby the same genetic mutations predisposing patients to ascending aortic aneurysms also exert a protective effect against systemic atherosclerosis.
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Achneck MD, Modi MD, Shaw MD, Rizzo PhD, Albornoz MD, Fusco MD, Elefteriades MD,