Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Call for a Multi-Institutional Study

Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Call for a Multi-Institutional Study

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ngetikin.com 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 viqua-f4 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.