Table 37 Normal aortic diameters (in mm) measured on reconstructed cross-sectional images of a contrast enhanced 3D-MR angiography according to reference [52]

Aortic sinus

0.57 + 19.37*BSA^0.5

Sinotubular junction

−0.03 + 16.91*BSA^0.5

Ascending aorta

−1.33 + 18.6*BSA^0.5

Proximal to the origin of the brachiocephalic artery

−3.38 + 20.07*BSA^0.5

First transverse segment

−3.52 + 18.66*BSA^0.5

Second transverse segment

−2.63 + 16.5*BSA^0.5

Isthmic region

−3.37 + 16.52*BSA^0.5

Descending aorta

−1.12 + 14.42*BSA^0.5

Thoracoabdominal aorta at the level of the diaphragm

1.27 + 9.89*BSA^0.5