Clinical Study

Aorta Structural Alterations in Term Neonates: The Role of Birth and Maternal Characteristics

Table 4

Odds ratio evaluations between neonatal antero-posterior abdominal aorta diameter (APAO) and main dichotomous maternal variables considered.

FindingsOdds ratio95% CI

Smoke1.801.05–3.30
CVD familiarity0.780.47–1.29
Diabetes familiarity0.590.35–1.01
Dyslipidaemia familiarity1.180.70–1.92
Hypertension familiarity0.820.50–1.35

CI: confidential interval; CVD: cardiovascular disease.