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Table 36 References, normal aortic dimensions in children

From: Normal values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults and children

First author, year CMR technique N, male: female Age range (yrs)
Kaiser, 2008 [52] Contrast enhanced 3D MR angiography; shortest diameter 30:23 2-20
Voges, 2012 [53] Cine GRE; measurements obtained at maximal distension of the aorta 30:41 2.3-28.3
Kutty, 2012 [54] Cine phase contrast CMR; measurements obtained at systole 55:50 4.4-20.4
  1. GRE = gradient echo; 3D = 3-dimensional; yrs = years.
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