Normal reference ranges for aortic diameters in preterm infants

ConclusionThe ascending aorta, transverse aorta, and aortic isthmus diameters exhibited a significant correlation with the body surface area and body weight. This study provides reference data with Z-scores that can be used as a normal reference tool for the ascending aorta, transverse aorta, and aortic isthmus diameters for preterm infants based on the body surface area.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research