Predictors of aortic dilation in patients with coarctation of the aorta: evaluation with dual-source computed tomography

Autor: Qin Zhao, Ke Shi, Zhi-gang Yang, Kai-yue Diao, Hua-yan Xu, Xi Liu, Ying-kun Guo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-2261
DOI: 10.1186/s12872-018-0863-8
Popis: Abstract Background Coarctation of aorta (CoA) may progressively develop aortic dilation at other site of the aorta and can lead to fatal aortic diseases. We aimed to evaluate the occurrence of aortic dilation and related predictors in patients with CoA using dual-source computed tomography (DSCT). Methods Fifty-three patients with CoA identified by DSCT were retrospectively reviewed. Aortic diameters were measured at six different levels and standardized as z-scores based on the square root of body surface area. Coarctation site–diaphragm ratio (CDR) was used to describe the degree of narrowing. A total of 26 patients were included in mild group (CDR > 50%) and 27 in severe group (CDR
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