Key result
Absolute aortic root diameters measured by transesophageal echocardiography were significantly greater in men compared to women at all levels (P < 0.001), though differences were attenuated after adjusting for body surface area.
Why the study?
Normal aortic root dimensions were established in Western populations, but Thai populations may have smaller diameters due to body size differences.
Population
150 patients aged >18 years undergoing cardiac surgery
Comparison
Men vs women
Design
Retrospective cohort study
Authors
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May inform TEE norms in Thai cardiac patients; leaves open whether ethnicity-specific ranges should update guidelines.
Cohort (n=150)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 22.3% vs 20.3%
p-value: p=<0.001
This study provides reference values for aortic root dimensions by TEE in a Thai population, highlighting the importance of adjusting for body surface area when comparing to standard Western values.
Maisat et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Patients undergoing cardiac surgery (n=150). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on Absolute aortic root diameter at the annulus (mm) (p=<0.001). Absolute aortic root diameters measured by transesophageal echocardiography were significantly greater in men compared to women at all levels (P < 0.001), though differences were attenuated after adjusting for body surface area.
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