Table 1 Diastolic aortic size and stiffness aortic parameters measured in baseline and ten-year follow-up
Women (N= 131) | Baseline | Ten-year follow up | Paired test p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Diastolic aortic size (cm2) | 7.2±1.5 | 8.1±1.7 | < 0.001 |
Ascending aorta Strain (%) | 7.8±3.9 | 7.2±3.7 | 0.081 |
Ascending aorta Distensibility (mmhg-1) | 1.5±0.9 | 1.4±0.9 | .177 |
Aortic arch Pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 7.2±2.9 | 8.3±4.1 | < 0.001 |
Men (N=95 ) | Baseline | Ten-year follow up | Paired test p-value |
Diastolic aortic size (cm2) | 8.6±1.7 | 10.1±2.0 | < 0.001 |
Ascending aorta Strain (%) | 7.4±4.1 | 6.6±3.6 | 0.086 |
Ascending aorta Distensibility (mmhg-1) | 1.6±1.0 | 1.4±1.0 | 0.191 |
Aortic arch Pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 7.2±3.0 | 8.2±3.5 | 0.011 |
GLOBAL (N=226) | Baseline | Ten-year follow up | Paired test p-value |
Diastolic aortic size (cm2) | 7.8±1.7 | 8.9±2.1 | < 0.001 |
Ascending aorta Strain (%) | 7.6±4.0 | 7.0±3.6 | 0.014 |
Ascending aorta Distensibility (mmhg-1) | 1.5±1.0 | 1.4±0.9 | 0.059 |
Aortic arch Pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 7.2±2.9 | 8.3±3.9 | < 0.001 |