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[Aging of the aorta: a morphological study]

F Pentimone1, L Del Corso, M Meola

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Medica II, Università degli Studi di Pisa.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study used abdominal aorta echotomography to assess aging in 354 elderly patients. Findings revealed age-related aortic diameter increases and dangerous atherosclerotic changes like aneurysms.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Geriatric Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Aortic aging involves physiological and pathological changes.
  • Atherosclerosis is a common condition in the elderly population.
  • Aortic aneurysms represent a significant health risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate age-related modifications of the aorta.
  • To assess atherosclerotic changes in the abdominal aorta using echotomography.
  • To identify the prevalence of aortic plaques and aneurysms in elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Abdominal aorta echotomography was performed on 354 patients aged 65 and over.
  • Evaluated aortic diameter, course, and presence of atherosclerotic plaques.
  • Assessed for the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysms and iliac vessel disease.

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Main Results:

  • Echotomography identified two main findings: physiological and pathological changes.
  • Physiological changes included an increase in aortic diameter with age.
  • Pathological changes were characteristic of atherosclerosis, including aneurysms.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal aorta echotomography is effective for evaluating aortic aging and atherosclerosis.
  • Increased aortic diameter is a common age-related finding.
  • Atherosclerotic modifications, particularly aneurysms, are dangerous complications in the elderly.