Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Growth: Role of Sex and Aneurysm Etiology [Vascular Medicine]

ConclusionsTAA growth rates are greater in women than men, and this difference is specific to women with degenerative TAAs. Our findings may explain sex differences in TAA outcomes and provide a foundation for future investigations of this topic.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Etiology, Risk Factors, Women, Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection Original Research Source Type: research