Risk factors for the rupture of mirror middle cerebral artery aneurysm using computer-assisted semiautomated measurement and hemodynamic analysis

Abstract

ObjectivesTo identify the morphologic and hemodynamic risk factor of mirror middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 40 paired mirror MCA aneurysms. Aneurysms were divided into ruptured and unruptured groups. Seventeen morphological and nine hemodynamic parameters were measured using computer-assisted semiautomated measurement (CASAM) and computer flow dynamic (CFD) simulation. We performed a paired t-test (for normally distributed data) or a paired Wilcoxon rank-sum (for non-normally distributed data) to analyze all parameters between the groups. Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis identified independent risk factors. The receiver operating characteristic curve was analyzed to acquire the area under the curve (AUC) and the cutoff values of the independent risk factors. ResultsThere were significant differences in morphological and hemodynamic parameters between the ruptured and unruptured mirror aneurysms. The multivariate logistic analysis showed that the greater size (odds ratio [OR] = 9.807, p = 0.003), smaller neck diameter (OR = 0.285, p = 0.018) and maximum oscillatory shear index (OSI) (OR = 0.000001, p = 0.046) were independently correlated with aneurysm rupture. AUCs for size, N. and maximum OSI were 0.794, 0.695, and 0.701, respectively. The cutoff values of the size, neck diameter, and maximum OSI were 6.30, 5.07, and 0.356437, respectively. ConclusionsMorphology and hemodynamics can help predict aneurysm rupture risks. The more significant size, smaller neck diameter and maximum OSI were independent risk factors for the rupture of MCA aneurysms. The variables could aid practical risk evaluation.