Prevalence of aortic root dilatation and small aortic roots in valvular aortic stenosis

Authors
Crawford, MH Roldan, CA
Citation
Mh. Crawford et Ca. Roldan, Prevalence of aortic root dilatation and small aortic roots in valvular aortic stenosis, AM J CARD, 87(11), 2001, pp. 1311-1313
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
87
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1311 - 1313
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20010601)87:11<1311:POARDA>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
In summary, aortic root dilation is common in AS, but is not related to the severity of AS. A small aortic root is unusual in AS, but a small annulus may occur in severe BS and affect the surgical approach to correction.