Aneurysm

Report summarizes aneurysm study findings from University of Ulsan

Published in Cardiovascular Week, November 5th, 2007

According to a study from Seoul, South Korea, "Objectives We sought to demonstrate the long-term natural course of descending aorta dilation after acute aortic dissection (AD) and identify early predictors for late aneurysmal change. Background Aneurysmal dilation of the aorta is a critical late complication in AD patients."

"Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) was performed during the acute phase in 100 AD patients, comprising 51 type I who underwent ascending aorta surgery and 49 type 3 AD patients. Clinical observation was conducted for 53 26 months, and CT was repeated for 31 +/- 27 months. Results Aneurysm (diameter >= 60 mm) occurred in 14.4%, 8.2%,...

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2007-11-05)

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