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  • Title: Successful treatment of aortic root dilatation in a patient with relapsing polychondritis.
    Author: Sharma A, Mittal T, Kumar S, Law AD, Wanchu A, Mahajan R, Bambery P, Singh S.
    Journal: Clin Rheumatol; 2013 Mar; 32 Suppl 1():S59-61. PubMed ID: 20386944.
    Abstract:
    Cardiovascular involvement occurring in 20-30% patients is the second most common cause of mortality in patients with relapsing polychondritis. Aortic insufficiency occurs as a result of aortic root dilatation rather than primary valvular involvement. We are reporting a patient of relapsing polychondritis with aortic root dilatation, in whom institution of early and aggressive therapy successfully prevented the progression of aortic insufficiency.
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