Annuloaortic ectasia

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Annuloaortic ectasia is a dilatation of the proximal ascending aorta and aortic annulus. It may cause aortic regurgitation, thoracic aortic dissection, aneurysm and rupture. It is often associated with Marfan syndrome.

Template:WikiDoc Sources CME Category::Cardiology