Sinotubular junction diameter
Diameter junctioni sinotubularis
- Synonym: Sinotubular ridge
Definition
The sinotubular junction (or “sinotubular ridge”) is the part of ascending aorta where the sinuses taper superiorly and meet the tubular ascending aorta.
Normative reference value of sinotubular junction: 22-36 mm (15±1mm/m²)
References
Arturo Evangelista et al.Echocardiography in aortic diseases: EAE recommendations for clinical practice, European Journal of Echocardiography, Volume 11, Issue 8, September 2010, Pages 645–658, https://doi.org/10.1093/ejechocard/jeq056
