Fig. 2
From: Isolated ascending aorta dilatation is associated with increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Analysis of tubular ascending aorta diameters in patients with presence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and absence AAA. a Abdominal aortic diameter in presence (AAA group) and absence (Control group) of AAA. Difference in ascending aorta diameters by (b) 2D-transthoracic echocardiography and (c and d) CT scan in the absence (black) and presence (white) of AAA. Sinuses of Valsalva (B diameter). Sinotubular junction (C diameter). Abd. aorta, abdominal aorta