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Clinical characteristics.
| Variables | NTA (n=6) | TAD (n=6) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 49.6±12.6 | 51.4±13.4 |
| Males/females | 6/0 | 6/0 |
| Hypertension | 2 (33.3%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Atherosclerosis | 1 (16.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Smoking | 2 (33.3%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Aortic size (mm) | 31.4±9.7 | 63.4±15.2 |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation, as the n number of individuals or as n (%). NTA, normal thoracic aorta; TAD, thoracic aortic dissection.
