Table I.
Patient characteristics of acute aortic dissection with Marfan syndrome (MFS), without MFS (Non-MFS), and normal aortas
| MFS | Non-MFS | Control | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
| Age, years | 44.8 ± 15.1 | 56.9 ± 8.9 | 58.0 ± 5.0 | NS |
| Sex, male | 5 | 5 | 4 | NS |
| Hypertension | 1 | 4 | 0 | NS |
| Coronary arterial disease | 0 | 1 | 0 | NS |
| CT findings | ||||
| Normal aorta | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Location of intimal tear | NS | |||
| Ascending aorta | 3 | 3 | ||
| Aortic arch | 2 | 4 | ||
| Patent false lumen | 5 | 5 | NS | |
| Procedures | NS | |||
| Total arch replacement | 4 | 4 | N/A | |
| Hemi-arch replacement | 1 | 3 | N/A |
CT, Computed tomography; N/A, not applicable; NS, not significant.
Values are number or mean ± standard deviation.