What are the normal reference ranges for proximal aorta dimensions assessed by two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography?
The study establishes normal reference ranges for proximal aorta dimensions using 2D echocardiography, noting that age, gender, and body size significantly affect these measurements.
The NORRE study provides normal values of proximal aorta dimensions as assessed by echocardiography. Reference ranges for different anatomical levels using different (i) measurement conventions and (ii) at different times of the cardiac cycle (i.e. mid-systole and end-diastole) are provided. Age, gender, and body size were significant determinants of aortic dimensions.
Saura et al. (Sun,) studied this question.