Differential expansion and outcomes of ascending and descending degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysms.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate expansion of degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) and compare results between ascending and descending TAAs.

Methods

Among patients with diagnosis of degenerative TAA (1995-2015) in Olmsted County, we studied those having at least 2 computed tomography scans of TAA throughout the follow-up. Patients were classified as ascending or descending groups according to the segment where the maximal aortic diameter was measured. Primary end points were expansion rates and factors associated with TAA growth.

Results

We investigated 137 patients, 70 (51.1%) of whom were women; 78 (56.9%) were in the ascending and 59 (43.1%) were in the descending group. Median baseline maximal aortic diameter was 48.5 mm (interquartile range, 47.0-49.9 mm) for asce

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9547986 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature