Turner syndrome is an independent risk factor for aortic dilation in the young
L Lopez, KL Arheart, SD Colan, NS Stein… - …, 2008 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE. Because aortic dilation increases the risk for dissection in the general adult
population, and dissection occurs with greater frequency at a young age with Turner
syndrome, we studied the prevalence, magnitude, and determinants of aortic dilation in a
large group of girls and young women with Turner syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS.
Participants at annual Turner syndrome society meetings completed a questionnaire
regarding their medical history. Echocardiographic measurements of their aorta were …
population, and dissection occurs with greater frequency at a young age with Turner
syndrome, we studied the prevalence, magnitude, and determinants of aortic dilation in a
large group of girls and young women with Turner syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS.
Participants at annual Turner syndrome society meetings completed a questionnaire
regarding their medical history. Echocardiographic measurements of their aorta were …