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Key Factor to Prevent Aortic Root and Descending Thoracic Aorta Enlargement after Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Combined Surgery

Global Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases | Vol 2, Issue 1

Table 3. Postoperative diameters of aortic root and sino-tubularjunction compared with preoperative value.

 Mean ± SD
AR post (mm)46.4 ± 5.8
STJ post (mm)40.2 ± 5.3
AR variation (mm)9.8 ± 11.6
STJ variation (mm)3.2 ± 4.9
AR variation > 10% (n)48

AR, aortic root; STJ, sino-tubular junction.