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Turner Syndrome and Aortic Dissection

  • Writer: Shaun Nicosia
    Shaun Nicosia
  • Feb 21, 2024
  • 1 min read

Risk for acute aortic dissection is increased by more than 100-fold in young and middle-aged women with Turner syndrome.


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