Table 1. Demographics of 67 patients with ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms.
| Characteristic | Number [%] |
|---|---|
| Age (years, mean ± SD) | 68.1±6.0 |
| Sex | |
| Male | 67 [100] |
| Race | |
| Caucasian | 52 [78] |
| African American | 6 [9] |
| Alaska Native or Native American | 3 [4] |
| Other | 1 [1] |
| Unknown | 5 [7] |
| BMI (kg/m2, mean ± SD) | 30.3±5.5 |
| BSA (m2, mean ± SD) | 1.8±0.3 |
| Smoking history | 52 [78] |
| Medical comorbidities | |
| Hypertension | 52 [78] |
| Hyperlipidemia | 48 [72] |
| Diabetes | 11 [16] |
| COPD | 17 [25] |
| Valvular pathology | |
| Bicuspid aortic valve | 5 [7] |
| Aortic insufficiency | 28 [42] |
| Trace | 12 [18] |
| Mild | 13 [19] |
| Moderate | 2 [3] |
| Severe | 1 [1] |
| Aortic stenosis | 6 [9] |
| Family history of aneurysm | 9 [13] |
SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; BSA, body surface area; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.