Why the study?
Does echocardiography identify specific diagnostic features in patients with aortic root dissection?
Population
6 patients with aortic root dissection confirmed by angiography, surgery, or autopsy
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Parallel aortic wall widening on echo may indicate root dissection; leaves open validation of diagnostic specificity in larger cohorts.
Does echocardiography identify specific diagnostic features in patients with aortic root dissection?
Enlargement of the aortic root with marked parallel widening of anterior and/or posterior walls on echocardiography appears specific for aortic root involvement in dissecting aneurysm.
Nanda et al. (1973) studied this question.
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