Aortic diameters and aortic elasticity in Marfan patients with and without β blocking agents
| Marfan patients | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Without β blockade (n = 7) | With β blockade (n = 25) | p Value | |
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| Transition point | 1 (14%) | 5 (20%) | NS |
| Diameter of descending thoracic aorta (mm) | 24 (2) | 24 (3) | NS |
| Distensibility (10−3 mm Hg−1) | 3.8 (0.9) | 3.2 (1.5) | NS |
| Mean blood pressure (mm Hg) | 90 (6) | 86 (8) | NS |