Augmentation Index in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Matched Case-Control Study

Augmentation Index in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Matched Case-Control Study

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) may be associated with complications such as rupture and dissection, which can lead to a fatal outcome. Increased central arterial stiffness has been proposed to be present in patients with TAA compared to unmatched controls. We aimed to assess whether wall properties...

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Main Authors: Patrick Baumgartner, Protazy Rejmer, Martin Osswald, Stefan Malesevic, Noriane A. Sievi, Maurice Roeder, Jonas Herth, Simon F. Stämpfli, Christian F. Clarenbach, Felix C. Tanner, Thomas Gaisl, Malcolm Kohler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:
thoracic aortic aneurysm
augmentation index
arterial stiffness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/1/6

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