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Three-dimensional volumetric measurement of the aortic root compared to standard two-dimensional measurements using cardiac computed tomography

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Abstract

© 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Introduction: Two-dimensional measurements are self-evidently limited when seeking accurately to represent the three-dimensional complexity of the aortic root. Volumetric measurement, therefore, seems an ideal alternative for a more accurate assessment. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 123 individuals undergoing cardiac computed tomography. We measured the dimensions of the sinuses of Valsalva using routine multiplanar short axis imaging. Three conventional two-dimensional methods were applied to measure the dimensions of the sinuses. These involved bisecting center of sinus-to-center of interleaflet triangle measures, along with center of sinus-to-center of sinus, and largest sinus-to-sinus measurements. We then quantified the volumes of the root using the volume-rendering method. Results: The mean dimensions of the sinuses were significantly greater when measured using the largest sinus-to-sinus method as opposed to center of sinus-to-center of interleaflet triangle and center of sinus-to-center of sinus methods (33.6 ± 3.6 mm vs. 31.1 ± 3.1 mm and 30.9 ± 3.3 mm, p <.0001). The mean root volume of 13.6 ± 4.2 ml showed the strongest correlation with the mean dimensions of the sinuses of Valsalva measured using the bisecting method (R2 =.8401, p <.0001). Conclusions: By using two- and three-dimensional measurements, we have provided average data for the structurally normal aortic root. The differences and correlations encountered should be noted when evaluating and following changes in the diseased root.

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Author(s): Suzuki M, Mori S, Izawa Y, Shimoyama S, Takahashi Y, Toh H, Tsuda D, Toba T, Fujiwara S, Tanaka H, Hirata K-I, Anderson RH, Tretter JT

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Clinical Anatomy

Year: 2021

Volume: 34

Issue: 3

Pages: 333-341

Print publication date: 01/04/2021

Online publication date: 05/04/2020

Acceptance date: 01/04/2020

ISSN (print): 0897-3806

ISSN (electronic): 1098-2353

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.23597

DOI: 10.1002/ca.23597

PubMed id: 32249462

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