Table 2.
Baseline ultrasound metrics for animals that eventually developed aneurysms or experienced aortic rupture (diseased) and for those that did not (non‐diseased)
| Variable | Non‐Diseased | Diseased |
|---|---|---|
| n | 35 | 59 |
| Age (weeks) | 14.3 ± 6.3 | 16.5 ± 8.8 |
| Mass (g) | 27.7 ± 3.6 | 29.7 ± 3.2* |
| Mean diameter (mm) | 0.964 ± 0.08 | 1.02 ± 0.11* |
| Circumferential strain (mm/mm) | 0.211 ± 0.03 | 0.193 ± 0.05 |
| Peak blood flow velocity (mm/sec) | 768 ± 159 | 736 ± 196 |
| Volume/length (mm2) | 0.791 ± 0.15 | 0.817 ± 0.15 |
*Statistical differences (P < 0.05) shown as * when compared to the non‐diseased group. Data shown as mean ± SD.