Table 49 Normal values of regional aortic distensibility for men and women according to [98]
Level | Age (years) | Men (n = 61) Mean ± SD (10−3 mm/Hg) | Women (n = 63) Mean ± SD (10–3 mm/Hg) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ascending aortaa | 20–29 | 5.6 ± 1.5 | 7.9 ± 3.4 |
30–39 | 3.6 ± 1.4 | 6.5 ± 3.0 | |
40–49 | 3.5 ± 1.5 | 5.3 ± 1.2 | |
50–59 | 3.2 ± 1.6 | 3.6 ± 1.1 | |
60–69 | 2.1 ± 1.3 | 2.7 ± 1.0 | |
Proximal descending aortaa | 20–29 | 4.2 ± 0.9 | 6.0 ± 1.4 |
30–39 | 3.8 ± 1.3 | 5.5 ± 1.9 | |
40–49 | 3.3 ± 0.6 | 4.2 ± 1.2 | |
50–59 | 2.9 ± 1.1 | 3.7 ± 1.3 | |
60–69 | 2.3 ± 0.9 | 3.1 ± 0.9 |