Aortic dilatation after tetralogy of Fallot repair: A ghost from the past or a problem in the future?

Introduction and Aims: Intrinsic aortopathy can lead to dilatation late after tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair. Its extent and prevalence are not known. We aimed to assess aortic dimensions and elasticity and to find predictors of aortic dilatation. Methods: A total of 126 adults were prospectively...

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Main Authors: Cristina Cruz, Teresa Pinho, Vânia Ribeiro, Cláudia Camila Dias, José Silva Cardoso, Maria Júlia Maciel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S217420491830254X