Clinical Risk Factors for Aortic Root Dilation in Patients with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Longitudinal Single-Center Study

Clinical Risk Factors for Aortic Root Dilation in Patients with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Longitudinal Single-Center Study

Background: Aortic root dilation (ARD) has been described in 22q11.2DS, even without congenital heart disease (CHD). However, the clinical implications and longitudinal course are unclear. In this study, we evaluated aortic root (AR) dimensions in 22q112.DS adolescents/adults without major intracard...

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Main Authors: Carolina Putotto, Federica Pulvirenti, Flaminia Pugnaloni, Ina Isufi, Marta Unolt, Silvia Anaclerio, Viviana Caputo, Laura Bernardini, Elisa Messina, Corrado Moretti, Luigi Tarani, Bruno Marino, Paolo Versacci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
aortic root dilation
clinical risk factors
skeletal and connective tissue disorders
longitudinal course
periodic cardiac evaluation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/12/2334

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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/12/2334

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