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 ...

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 ...