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ea0022p482 | Female reproduction | ECE2010

Ascending aortic dilatation in Turner syndrome: the natural history

Mortensen Kristian , Hjerrild Britta , Stochholm Kirstine , Andersen Niels , Soerensen Keld , Lundorf Erik , Christiansen Jens , Gravholt Claus

Background: Aortic dissection causes excess mortality in Turner syndrome, and this increased risk is associated with aortic dilation, congenital cardiovascular abnormalities, karyotype, and blood pressure. But risk factor identification is inadequate, and the natural course of aortopathy in Turner syndrome is poorly investigated.Design and methods: Prospective follow-up study in women with Turner syndrome (n=102, examined twice) and healthy age-ma...