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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2011-10-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925253/view |