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January 26, 2016
Vol. 70 No. 2 (2008): Cardiac series
https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2008.424

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

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Eduardo Bossone
ebossone@hotmail.com
Institute of Respiratory Disease, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico-Mangiagalli-Regina Elena, Milano, Italy.
Santi Trimarchi
Division of Vascular Surgery Istituto Policlinico San Donato, IRCCS, San Donato Milanese, Milano, Italy.
Gloria Esposito
Chair of Vascular Surgery, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Vita-Salute University School of Medicine, Milano, Italy.
Stefano Aliberti
Institute of Respiratory Disease, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico-Mangiagalli-Regina Elena, Milano, Italy.
Rodolfo Citro
Cardiovascular Department San Luca Hospital, Vallo della Lucania, Salerno, Italy.
Luigi Allegra
Institute of Respiratory Disease, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico-Mangiagalli-Regina Elena, Milano, Italy.
Francesco Blasi
Institute of Respiratory Disease, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico-Mangiagalli-Regina Elena, Milano, Italy.
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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“Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Call for a Multi-Institutional Study”. 2016. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 70 (2). https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2008.424.