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How harmful is a dilated aortic root?

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Risk factor: It's the main risk factor for aortic dissection (tearing of the lining of the aorta) but the devil's in the details. How dilated is it?

Answered 6/25/2018

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A member asked:

How harmful is a dilated aortic root?

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