Table 1. Demographic and clinical variables in the study groups.
| Variables | Control (n=75) | Aneurysm (n=77) | AAAD (n=71) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 69.0±13.5 | 69.1±9.9 | 65.5±12.3 | 0.127 |
| Male | 47 (62.7%) | 49 (63.6%) | 50 (70.4%) | 0.564 |
| Height (cm) | 168.5±9.9 | 168.2±9.2 | 172.9±9.5 | 0.005 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.5±13.4 | 74.81±13.9 | 76.4 ±12.3 | 0.431 |
| BSA (m2) | 1.83±0.19 | 1.84±0.2 | 1.89±0.21 | 0.106 |
| Hypertension | 60 (80%) | 63 (88.3%) | 63 (88.7%) | 0.23 |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 15 (20%) | 8 (10.4%) | 7 (9.9%) | 0.124 |
| Atherosclerosis | 31 (41.3%) | 22 (28.6%) | 30 (42.3%) | 0.161 |
| BAV | 5 (6.7%) | 17 (22.1%) | 1 (1.4%) | <0.001 |
| Bovine aortic arch | 10 (13.3%) | 11 (14.3%) | 11 (15.5%) | 0.933 |
BAV, bicuspid aortic valve; BSA, body surface area; AAAD, acute type A aortic dissection.