Abstract
Chlamydia Pneumoniae (CP) infection is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, as well as with atherosclerosis of the carotid and peripheral arteries. However, the role of CP in the pathogenesis of aortic disease remains controversial. Our present experience suggests no correlation between a current infection with C. pneumoniae and acute aortic dissection. Well-designed large prospective studies are needed in order to clarify the pathophysiologic role of CP infection in acute and chronic aortic disease.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 68-70 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - Cardiac Series |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
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Chlamydia pneumoniae and acute aortic syndrome : a call for a multi-institutional study. / Bossone, Eduardo; Trimarchi, Santi; Esposito, Gloria; Aliberti, Stefano; Citro, Rodolfo; Allegra, Luigi; Blasi, Francesco.
In: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - Cardiac Series, Vol. 70, No. 2, 06.2008, p. 68-70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Bossone, Eduardo
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AU - Citro, Rodolfo
AU - Allegra, Luigi
AU - Blasi, Francesco
PY - 2008/6
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N2 - Chlamydia Pneumoniae (CP) infection is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, as well as with atherosclerosis of the carotid and peripheral arteries. However, the role of CP in the pathogenesis of aortic disease remains controversial. Our present experience suggests no correlation between a current infection with C. pneumoniae and acute aortic dissection. Well-designed large prospective studies are needed in order to clarify the pathophysiologic role of CP infection in acute and chronic aortic disease.
AB - Chlamydia Pneumoniae (CP) infection is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, as well as with atherosclerosis of the carotid and peripheral arteries. However, the role of CP in the pathogenesis of aortic disease remains controversial. Our present experience suggests no correlation between a current infection with C. pneumoniae and acute aortic dissection. Well-designed large prospective studies are needed in order to clarify the pathophysiologic role of CP infection in acute and chronic aortic disease.
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