Publications by authors named "Marina Pery"
Article Synopsis
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a silent but progressive condition involving the enlargement of the aorta, and this study aims to find 2D-TTE aortic measurements that can help identify undiagnosed cases of AAA.
- Researchers evaluated the ascending aorta size in 170 patients using 2D transthoracic echocardiography, comparing 70 with AAA against 100 without, revealing significant differences in aortic size.
- The findings indicate that a larger tubular ascending aorta (≥33 mm) significantly increases the risk of AAA, with additional factors like age and gender also playing a role, suggesting that regular 2D-TTE screenings for AAA in older patients may be beneficial.
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common and increasingly prevalent condition in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The left atrium appendage (LAA), a small outpouch from the LA, is the most common location for thrombus formation in patients with AFib.
Hypothesis: In this study, we examined LAA remodeling differences between diabetic and nondiabetic patients with AFib.