Table 43 References, normal aortic dimensions in children
First author, year | CMR technique | n, male:female | Age range (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaiser, 2008 [91] | 1.5 T; contrast enhanced CMRA; shortest diameter measured on cross-sectional reformatted images at 9 locations | 30:23 | 2–20 |
Kutty, 2012 [93] | 1.5 T; magnitude image of a through-plane free-breathing phase contrast sequence; 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 | 55:50 | 4–20 |
Voges, 2012 [92] | 3 T; cross sectional cine gradient echo images acquired at 4 positions perpendicular to the aortic axis, measurements obtained at maximal distension of the aorta | 30:41 | 2–28 |