Table 39 Normal values of the thoracic aortic luminal diameters for men and women measured at diastole on bSSFP images according to [86]
Level | Men (n = 208) Mean ± SD (LL–UL)a | Women (n = 239) Mean ± SD (LL–UL)a |
|---|---|---|
Ascending aorta diameter (mm) | 27 ± 4 (19–34) | 26 ± 4 (18–33) |
Proximal descending aorta diameter (mm) | 21 ± 3 (15–26) | 19 ± 2 (15–23) |
Distal descending aorta diameter (mm) | 18 ± 3 (13–23) | 16 ± 2 (12–20) |