Table 41 Normal values of descending thoracic aortic diameter, area and wall thickness for young men and women (25–35 years) according to [84]
Parameter | Men (n = 59) Median (10th–90th percentile) | Women (n = 65) Median (10th–90th percentile) |
|---|---|---|
Luminal diameter descending aorta (mm) | 19 (17–21) | 17 (16–19) |
Total diameter descending aorta (mm) | 22 (20–24) | 20 (19–22) |
Luminal area descending aorta (cm2) | 2.9 (2.2–3.5) | 2.3 (2.0–2.8) |
Total area descending aorta (cm2) | 3.9 (3.1–4.6) | 3.3 (2.8–3.9) |
Wall area descending aorta (cm2) | 1.0 (0.8–1.2) | 1.0 (0.8–1.1) |
Wall thickness descending aorta (mm) | 1.5 (1.4–1.8) | 1.5 (1.4–1.9) |