Infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm dilation ratio (AADR): A different measurement technique for intervention

Conclusion Study suggests a lower threshold for female population that do not meet the interventional size. AADR≤2.8 could be a reasonable criteria for intervention irrespective of the aneurysm size. AADR can assist in doubtful or borderline scenarios, especially during the management of symptomatic patients as higher AADR>2.8 warrants an immediate operation. Finally, the AADR can be important in less privileged centres where ultrasonography (USS) and not repeated CT scan is permissible.
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research