Comparison of Aortitis vs Non ‐Inflammatory Aortic Aneurysms Among Patients Who Undergo Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair

ConclusionAmong patients who undergo open surgical repair of an aortic aneurysm, elderly females with no history of CAD and evidence of other aortic or arterial wall thickening on imaging are more likely to have histologic evidence of aortitis. Patients with these characteristics may benefit from further rheumatologic evaluation.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - February 27, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Laarni Quimson, Adam Mayer, Sarah Capponi, Bryan Rea, Rennie L. Rhee Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research