Thoracic Aorta
Conditions
Keywords
Ascending aorta, Elongation of the aorta, Type A dissection, Aortic rupture, Aortic length
Brief summary
Aim of this study is to measure length of the ascending aorta in adults and to investigate the clinical implication of 'elongation' of the aorta.
Detailed description
Regarding to aortic geometry, attention is often drawn to aortic diameters since an increase in these diameters (e.g. aneurysm) can lead to life-threatening complications such as dissection and/or rupture. In daily practice however (e.g. imaging reports), the investigators often encounter patients with elongation of the ascending aorta. Little is known about the length of the proximal aorta. Furthermore, the clinical implications of an elongated aorta are unknown.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Maastricht University Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Underwent recent (\<6 years) contrast-enhanced CT scan which allows for segmentation and assessment of aortic geometry.
Exclusion criteria
* Age \<18 years old. * Prior thoracic, cardiac or aortic surgery. * Genetic disease with cardiac and/or aortic involvement (e.g. Marfan's disease). * Infectious disease of the aorta. * Malignant disease with involvement of heart and/or aorta.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Length of the ascending aorta | Up to 72 months | Ascending aortic length as measured on computed tomography. |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed