Key result
Among patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, women had a significantly higher prevalence of concurrent thoracic aortic aneurysms compared to men (48% vs 23%; OR 3.09, 95% CI 1.84-5.22).
Population
354 patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms attending an outpatient clinic at a university hospital who had…
Design
Cross-sectional
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May warrant thoracic imaging in women with AAA; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=354)
No
Odds Ratio: 3.09 (95% CI 1.84–5.22)
Absolute Event Rate: 48% vs 23%
p-value: p=<0.0001
More than one-fourth of patients with AAA have a concomitant TAA, with women at particularly high risk, highlighting the need for thoracic aorta screening in this population.
Larsson et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) (n=354). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Concurrent thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) (OR 3.09, 95% CI 1.84-5.22, p=<0.0001). Among patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, women had a significantly higher prevalence of concurrent thoracic aortic aneurysms compared to men (48% vs 23%; OR 3.09, 95% CI 1.84-5.22).
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