Table 5.
Changes In Preoperative To Postoperative Descending Aorta Morphology Between The Acute And Chronic Groups
| Variables | Acute Group Mean±SD | Chronic Group Mean±SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in TR | 0.29 ± 0.17 | 0.28 ± 0.16 | 0.685 |
| Change in OR | 1.80 ± 0.86 | 2.98 ± 1.85 | 0.028 |
| Change in MR | 0.11 ± 0.22 | 0.03 ± 0.21 | 0.323 |
| Change in TI | 0.00 ± 0.09 | 0.09 ± 0.10 | 0.000 |
| Change in RoC, mm | 1.53 ± 2.65 | −0.030 ± 2.63 | 0.116 |
Abbreviations: TR, taper ratio; OR, oversizing ratio; MR, mismatch ratio; TI, tortuosity index; RoC, radius of curvature.