Table 3.
Univariate analysis of factors associated with systemic hypertension
| Odds ratio | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at MRI | 1.03 | (1.02–1.06) | 0.001 |
| Age at CoA treatment | 1.003 | (1.001–1.006) | 0.011 |
| Sex (male) | 2.22 | (1.22–4.06) | 0.009 |
| BAV | 0.83 | (0.46–1.52) | 0.56 |
| AAO diameter z-score | 1.05 | (0.94–1.22) | 0.50 |
| AAO CSA z-score | 1.02 | (0.94–1.29) | 0.24 |
| AAO stiffness measures | |||
| Strain (%) | 1.01 | (0.99–1.02) | 0.84 |
| Distensibility (× 10–3 mmHg−1) | 0.92 | (0.84,1.02) | 0.13 |
| Distensibility z-score | 0.97 | (0.89–1.07) | 0.55 |
| β Stiffness Index | 1.02 | (0.98–1.06) | 0.35 |
| DAO stiffness measures | |||
| Strain (%) | 0.97 | (0.94–0.99) | 0.03 |
| Distensibility (× 10–3 mmHg−1) | 0.75 | (0.63–0.89) | 0.001 |
| β Stiffness Index | 1.07 | (0.97–1.17) | 0.19 |
Aortic stiffness parameters have been measured at 2 locations (AAO and DAO). Significant p values are in bold for logistic regression analysis
AAO Ascending aorta, DAO descending aorta, CMR Cardiac magnetic resonance, CSA cross-sectional area