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Table 33 Absolute and BSA indexed normal values of ascending aortic luminal diameter for men and women of different age categories (median [5th-95th percentile]) measured on phase contrast images according to [45]

From: Normal values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults and children

Age (years)

Men

Women

Absolute values (mm)

45-54

31.6 (27.2-37.3)

28.8 (24.6-34.4)

55-64

32.8 (28.1-40.7)

30.1 (25.7-36.4)

65-74

34.2 (28.7-41.0)

30.6 (26.1-36.3)

75-84

34.7 (28.6-40.8)

31.1 (26.8-37.1)

Values indexed to BSA (mm/m 2 )

45-54

15.9 (13.3-19.5)

16.7 (13.5-20.7)

55-64

16.8 (13.6-21.1)

17.6 (14.8-22.1)

65-74

17.8 (14.2-21.8)

18.1 (14.5-22.1)

75-84

18.6 (15.2-22.6)

19.7 (15.3-28.2)

  1. BSA = body surface area.