Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients and Organ Donors (Controls)
| Characteristics | Control (n=8) | ATAA (n=10) | ATAD (n=10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 66.0±2.2 | 65.1±3.1 | 62.6±2.9 |
| Male | 4 (50) | 5 (50) | 5 (50) |
| Hypertension | 7 (88) | 9 (90) | 10 (100) |
| COPD | 2 (25) | 0 (0) | 2 (20) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (13) | 1 (10) | 1 (10) |
| History of smoking | 4 (50) | 3 (30) | 3 (30) |
| Use of antilipid medication | 3 (38) | 0 (0) | 1 (10) |
| Use of cyclooxygenase inhibitor | 3 (8) | 2 (20) | 4 (40) |
| Aortic diameter, cm | NA | 5.5±0.3 | 6.2±0.4 |
Data are expressed as the number (percentage) or as the mean±SD. ATAA indicates ascending thoracic aortic tissue from patients with ascending aortic aneurysm without dissection; ATAD, ascending thoracic aortic tissue from patients with chronic ascending aortic dissection; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; NA, not available.