Thoracic aortic aneurysm thoracic aortic dilatation
Conditions
Interventions
Anxiety
Biomarker
Depression
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic dissection
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Scheduled for an appointment at the outpatient department for thoracic aorta disease in the Erasmus MC - Thoracic aorta pathology with or without known genetic mutation - Receiving imaging of the aorta with use of echocardiography or computer tomography (CT) - Capable of understanding and signing informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Patients who are not capable of understanding and signing informed consent. - Age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter will be increase in dimension of the aorta. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters/endpoints are mortality, need for interventions and complications (aortic dissection). Also the incidence of anxiety/depression and the quality of life of patients and partners or family members will be secondary endpoints. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed