Post-stenotic aortic dilatation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease affecting up to 4% of the elderly population. It can be associated with dilatation of the ascending aorta and subsequent dissection. Post-stenotic dilatation is seen in patients with AS and/or aortic regur...

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Main Authors: Jahangiri Marjan, Wilton Emma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/1/1/7