Establishes reference percentile curves for thoracic aorta dimensions, distensibility, and pulse wave velocity in individuals aged 3 to 29 years to aid in detecting pathological cardiovascular changes.
This study provides percentile curves for cross-sectional areas, distensibility and pulse wave velocity of the thoracic aorta in children and young adolescents between their 3rd and 29th year of life. These data may serve as a reference for the detection of pathological changes of the aorta in cardiovascular disease.
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