Ankylosing spondylitis

rheumatic disease

associated with aortitis.

• 80% manifesting with
  • aortic root disease and
  • aortic valve disease are common in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
    • Aortic valve thickening and nodularity resulting in
      • valvular insufficiency
  • aortic wall thickening present in about 60%