If aortic root disease is the cause of the aortic ... with normal left ventricular volumes and only mild left ventricular dilation. Like in Stage A and Stage C disease, no symptoms are present.

Mildly to moderately dilated ascending aorta showed a generally ... was the only factor associated with faster progression. At baseline, the aortic root and tubular ascending aorta diameters ...

Of the eight athletes with moderate aortic dilatation, the degree of associated valvular dysfunction was mild in three athletes, moderate in three, and severe in two. In one subject, regurgitation was ...

Aortic regurgitation can result from abnormalities of the aortic valve leaflets, dilation of the aortic root, or a severe increase in afterload. When the aortic leaflets are involved, there is ...