Dilation of the ascending aorta in Turner syndrome - a prospective cardiovascular magnetic resonance study

Dilation of the ascending aorta in Turner syndrome - a prospective cardiovascular magnetic resonance study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The risk of aortic dissection is 100-fold increased in Turner syndrome (TS). Unfortunately, risk stratification is inadequate due to a lack of insight into the natural course of the syndrome-associated aortopathy. Therefore, this stu...

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Main Authors: Pedersen Erik M, Hørlyck Arne, Lundorf Erik, Sørensen Keld, Andersen Niels H, Stochholm Kirstine, Hjerrild Britta E, Mortensen Kristian H, Christiansen Jens S, Gravholt Claus H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/13/1/24

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