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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 4. Postoperative diameters of descending thoracic aorta comparedwith preoperative value.

 Mean ± SD
DTA post (mm)34.4 ± 2.2
DTA variation (mm)10.1 ± 0.9
DTA variation > 5% (n)59

DTA descending thoracic aorta.