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ea0041ep227 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ECE2016

Higher than expected prevalence of the aortic dilation in Turner syndrome in Lithuanian population

Kriksciuniene Ruta , Zilaitiene Birute , Ereminiene Egle , Verkauskiene Rasa

Introduction: Aortic dilation (AD) is the life threating complication of Turner syndrome (TS). The reported prevalence of AD in TS various between 12 and 39%. Factors predicting enlargement of diameter of aorta (DA) are still under investigation.Aim: To assess the prevalence of AD in TS in Lithuanian population, to evaluate the possible predictors of AD development.Methods: Forty-three patients with TS aged ≥18 year were enro...