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Association between ascending aortic diameter and coronary artery dilation: a demographic data analysis
Ali Can Hatemi1,2, Aybala Tongut2, Zeki Özyedek3
11 Istanbul University, Institute for Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Journal of International Medical Research
|March 22, 2017
Summary
Coronary artery dilations (CDs) are associated with a larger ascending aorta diameter (AAD), but not directly with atherosclerosis. Male sex increases the risk for both coronary artery anomalies and dilations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Coronary artery dilations (CDs) are rare cardiac pathologies often linked to coronary atherosclerosis.
- Understanding the associations of CDs with other cardiovascular parameters is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between ascending aortic diameter (AAD) and the presence of coronary artery dilations (CDs).
- To explore the correlation between AAD, CDs, and coronary atherosclerosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of demographic data, multi-slice computed tomographic coronary angiography, coronary calcium score, and AAD in 1538 patients.
- Statistical analysis including multiple regression and correlation to assess relationships between AAD, sex, hyperlipidemia, and CDs/CAAs.
Main Results:
- Patients with coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) and CDs had significantly larger AADs compared to those without.
- Male sex was more prevalent in patients with CAAs and CDs, increasing their risk.
- A weak correlation was found between AAD and age in patients with CDs, but no correlation with coronary calcium score.
Conclusions:
- An association exists between ascending aortic diameter and the presence of coronary artery dilations.
- The study did not find a direct association between coronary artery dilations and atherosclerosis, challenging previous assumptions.
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