Table 1. Anatomical requirements for ascending aortic TEVAR.

Proximal and distal landing zones

Length >10 mm

Diameter >16 and <42 mm

No significant difference between proximal and distal landing zone (<10%)

Absence of calcification or thrombotic material

Aortic dissection

Intimal tear >10 mm above the sinotubular junction

Intimal tear >5 mm proximal to the innominate artery

No aortic regurgitation

Access vessels

Diameter of the common and external iliac artery >7 mm

TEVAR, thoracic endovascular aortic repair.