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Aortic root aortopathy in bicuspid aortic valve associated with high genetic risk.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 30 Aug 2021
Ma Mingjia, Li Zongzhe, Mohamed Mohamed Abdulkadir, Liu Ligang, Wei Xiang
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BACKGROUND: The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is prone to ascending aortic dilatation (AAD) involving both the tubular segment and the aortic root. The genetic factor was proposed as one of the most important mechanisms for AAD. We hypothesized that the rare genetic variants mainly contribute to the pathogenesis of aortic roots in affected individuals. METHODS: The diameter of aortic root or ascending aorta ≥ 40 mm...
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