Fig. 1From: Isolated ascending aorta dilatation is associated with increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysmCardiovascular imaging of the ascending aorta by (a and b) computed-tomography and by (c and d) 2D-transthoracic echocardiography. Aortic annulus (D diameter). Sinuses of Valsalva (B diameter). Sinotubular junction (C diameter). Proximal (tubular) ascending aorta (D diameter). PA, pulmonary artery. Ao, Aorta. RV, right ventricle. LV, left ventricleBack to article page