Relationship between the aortic valves and an anatomical landmark using chest CT scan

Purpose: In order to determine if the height of a subject could be a reliable surrogate variable to determine the pulse wave travelling distance within the aorta, we investigated the anatomical distance between the aortic valve nidus and the hyoid bone. Methods: Using 28 patient’s chest CT-scans. F...

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Main Authors: Magid Hallab, Pascal Chevalet, Amine Dahou, Gilles Berrut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2011-10-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925253/view