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Table 1: Main differences between aortic root aneurysm and ascending aorta aneurysm. |
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Aortic root |
Ascending aorta |
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Starting on the sinuses of Valsalva |
Starting on the medial portion of the ascending aorta |
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Expanding towards sinotubular junction and ascending aorta |
Expanding towards up and down the ascending aorta |
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Annulus dilation almost always |
Annulus remains unaffected |
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Associated to genetic diseases |
Associated to degenerative diseases |
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Between 2nd and 4th decade of life |
Between 5th and 7th decade of life |