Fig. 5.

Outcomes among 158 women followed at the NIH for an average of 3 years according to baseline ASI.

A – All undergoing regular monitoring for aortic diameters; those with ASI>2 are informed about the risk, aware of potential symptoms and need for urgent care, and wear medic alert ids

B – Aortic valve replacement for valvular dysfunction was accompanied by proximal aortic graft

C – Acute aortic dissection treated with emergent surgical intervention (an additional patient since recent Matura et al paper)

D – Died from acute aortic dissection/rupture

NV – ASI data for 37 age-matched female volunteers