Measuring aortic distensibility with cmr using central pressures estimated in the magnet: comparison with carotid and peripheral pressures

Table 1 Average ascending aortic distensibilities according to central pressure measurement technique and age group

Ascending AorticDistensibilities, mmHg-1.10-2	Age<50 yearsn=26	Age>50 yearsn=23
AAD peripheral(Brachial)	65±29	24±13
AAD central Carotid	80±34	31±17
AAD central Vicorder	83±37	30±18

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