Table 3:

Comparison of the aneurysm and no aneurysm groups

Aneurysm (n = 12)No Aneurysm (n = 105)P Value
Age (yr)a37 (16–50)23 (16–59).04
Hypertension83%43%.01
Smoker25%16%.43
BAV or ascending aortopathy42%58%.36
Aortic aneurysm17%10%.36
SBP (mm Hg)a138 ± 12133 ± 17.34
DBP (mm Hg)a78 ± 1074 ± 10.22
  • Note:—BAV indicates bicuspid aortic valve; SBP, systolic blood pressure DBP, diastolic blood pressure.

  • a Data are median and range.