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Baseline patient demographics (thoracic aortic aneurysms).
| (n = 123) | |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 78 (72–84) |
| Male | 74 (60) |
| Medical history at time of scan | |
| Ischaemic Heart Disease | 42 (34) |
| Hypertension | 41 (33) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 21 (17) |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 51 (41) |
| Current smoker | 41 (33) |
| Medications | |
| Antiplatelet agent | 53 (43) |
| Statin use | 48 (39) |
Values are median (quartile 1 to quartile 3) or n (%).
