The Dilated Aorta in Patients With Congenital Cardiac Defects

Anji T. Yetman; Thomas Graham

doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.10.035

The Dilated Aorta in Patients With Congenital Cardiac Defects

Anji T. Yetman, Thomas Graham

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Abstract

Many patients with congenital cardiac disease are at risk for progressive aortic dilation. The mechanisms underlying aortic dilation in this patient cohort are described, and the similarities to the pathophysiologic alterations seen in Marfan syndrome are highlighted. Indications for treatment are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	461-467
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume	53
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2008.10.035
State	Published - Feb 10 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

aneurysm
aorta
dissection

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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