2024
DOI: 10.1111/cen.15017
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Risk assessment for aortic dissection in Turner syndrome: The role of the aortic growth rate

Matilde Calanchini,
James Bradley‐Watson,
Fiona McMillan
et al.

Abstract: ObjectiveThe risk of aortic dissection (AoD) is increased in Turner syndrome (TS) but predicting those at risk is difficult. Based on scarce evidence, preventive aortic surgery is recommended when aortic diameter increases >5 mm/year. To investigate the aortic growth rate in TS and TS‐related conditions associated with aortic growth. We also reported our experience of women who suffered aortic dissection (AoD), and who had preventive aortic replacement.Methods151 adult TS were retrospectively identified. Wo… Show more

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