Clinical and patho-anatomical factors aVecting expansion of thoracic aortic aneurysms
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Objective—To examine the expansion of aneurysmal aortic segments (> 35 mm) and to assess the impact of clinical and patho-anatomical factors on aneurysm expansion. Design—87 consecutive patients (mean age 63.6 years, range 22–84 years) were studied using serial (six month intervals) computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging to monitor progression of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Aortic diameter was measured at seven predetermined segments and at the site of maximum aortic dilatation (MAX). Results—780 segment intervals were identified. The median overall aneurysm expansion rate was 1.43 mm/year. This increased exponentially with incremental aortic diameter (p < 0.01) and varied by anatomical segment (p < 0.05). The presence of intraluminal thrombus (p < 0.01) but not dissection or calcification was associated with accelerated growth. Univariate analysis identified thrombus (p < 0.001), previous stroke (p < 0.002), smoking (p < 0.01), and peripheral vascular disease (p < 0.05) as factors associated with accelerated growth in MAX. Dissection, wall calcification, and history of hypertension did not aVect expansion. â Blocker treatment was not associated with protection. Multivariate analysis confirmed the positive eVect of intraluminal thrombus and previous cerebral ischaemia, and the negative eVect of previous aortic surgery on aneurysm growth. These findings translated into a mathematical equation describing exponential aneurysm expansion. Conclusions—Aneurysmal thoracic aortic segments expand exponentially according to their initial size and their anatomical position within the aorta. The presence of intraluminal thrombus, atherosclerosis, and smoking history is associated with accelerated growth and may identify a high risk patient group for close surveillance. (Heart 2000;84:277–283)
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Clinical and patho-anatomical factors affecting expansion of thoracic aortic aneurysms.
OBJECTIVE To examine the expansion of aneurysmal aortic segments (> or = 35 mm) and to assess the impact of clinical and patho-anatomical factors on aneurysm expansion. DESIGN 87 consecutive patients (mean age 63.6 years, range 22-84 years) were studied using serial (six month intervals) computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging to monitor progression of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Ao...
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