Arterial hypertension and aortic root dilatation: an unsolved mystery

Introduction: Acute and chronic aortic syndromes are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Silent risk factors such as arterial hypertension and aortic root dilatation can increase the likelihood of aortic dissection or rupture. The relationship between arterial hypertension and the d...

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Main Authors: Alberto Milan, Francesco Tosello, Sara Abram, Ambra Fabbri, Alessandro Vairo, Dario Leone, Franco Veglio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/143