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Intima-media thickness in the descending aorta in relation to valve pathology and morphology.
| BAV AoIMT (mm) | TAV AoIMT (mm) | P-value BAV vs. TAV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS n = 203 | 1.36 ± 0.31 | 1.53 ± 0.29 | < 0.001 |
| AR n = 77 | 1.10 ± 0.25 | 1.26 ± 0.23 | < 0.01 |
| AscAA n = 55 | 1.36 ± 0.36 | 1.54 ± 0.47 | ns |
| MIX n = 31 | 1.21 ± 0.29 | 1.35 ± 0.29 | ns |
AS, aortic stenosis; AR, aortic regurgitation; AscAA ascending aortic aneurysm; MIX, Mixed pathology; mean ± SD.
