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Table 40 Absolute and BSA indexed normal values of ascending aortic luminal diameter for men and women of different age categories measured on phase contrast images according to [83]

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

Age (years)

Men (n = 770)

Median (5th–95th percentile)

Women (n = 842)

Median (5th–95th percentile)

Absolute values (mm)

45–54

32 (27–37)

29 (25–34)

55–64

33 (28–41)

30 (26–36)

65–74

34 (29–41)

31 (26–36)

75–84

35 (29–41)

31 (27–37)

Values indexed to BSA (mm/m2)

45–54

16 (13–20)

17 (14–21)

55–64

17 (14–21)

18 (15–22)

65–74

18 (14–22)

18 (15–22)

75–84

19 (15–23)

20 (15–28)

  1. n number of study subjects, BSA body surface area