Ascending aortic aneurysm in a patient with bicuspid aortic valve, positive history of systemic autoimmune diseases and common genetic factors: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and specific systemic autoimmune diseases are associated with cardiovascular manifestation, including aortic aneurysm. We reported a case of 64 year-old patient with BAV and a history of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and systemic lup...

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Main Authors: Mazzone Annamaria, Ait-Ali Lamia, Festa Pier, Foffa Ilenia, Bevilacqua Stefano, Andreassi Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/7/1/34