Table 7.
Normal indexed aortic root dimensions.
Male | Female | |
---|---|---|
Sinus of Valsalva (mm/m) | 13.8–21.8 | 13.1–20.7 |
Sino-tubular junction (mm/m) | 11.4–18.6 | 11.0–17.8 |
Proximal ascending aorta (mm/m) | 11.5–19.9 | 11.4–19.8 |
Inner edge to inner edge methodology; indexed to height; obtained in end-diastole (onset of QRS). Proximal ascending aorta measures obtained 1 cm above the sino-tubular junction.