Investigation of commonly used aortic aneurysm growth rate metrics: Comparing their suitability for clinical and research applications.

ABSTRACT: An aneurysm is a pathological widening of a blood vessel. Aneurysms of the aorta are often asymptomatic until they rupture, killing approximately 10,000 Americans per year. Fortunately, rupture can be prevented through early detection and surgical repair. However, surgical risk outweighs rupture risk for small aortic aneurysms, necessitating a policy of surveillance. Understanding the growth rate of aneurysms is essential for determining appropriate surveillance windows. Further, identifying risk factors for fast growth can help identify potential interventions. However, studies in the literature have applied many different methods for defining the growth rate of abdominal aortic aneurysms. It is unclear which of these methods is most accurate and clinically meaningful, and whether these h

SUBMITTER: Abell-Hart K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10420361 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature