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Table 47 Normal aortic area on phase contrast cine images according to reference [93]

From: Reference ranges (“normal values”) for cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in adults and children: 2020 update

Site

Predicted area (cm2)

Ascending aorta

 − 0.0386 + 2.913*BSA

  1. Cross sectional area calculated based on measurement of the maximal external aortic diameter perpendicular to the vessel and perpendicular to the maximal diameter in systole 1 to 2 cm distal to the sinotubular junction on the magnitude image of a phase contrast cine sequence (n = 105)
  2. BSA body surface area
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Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

ISSN: 1532-429X

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