Imaging surveillance for thoracic aortic aneurysms in Medicare beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular imaging surveillance is guideline-recommended for the management of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) but has not been well described in clinical practice. Here we evaluated the frequency of imaging procedures and associated outcomes, procedures, and healthcare costs in patients with TAA.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of inpatient and professional claims for 28,459 Medicare beneficiaries age ≥65 years with a diagnosis of TAA between 2017 and 2019 was performed. Imaging types (computed tomography, magnetic resonance angiography, or transthoracic echocardiography) were identified from professional claims for beneficiaries with TAA during the 2 calendar years and categorized as any (yes vs no) and number of imaging procedures. Multivariable logistic regre

SUBMITTER: Steijn RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414355 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature