title: Aortic root and valve proportions: an example of the golden ratio?
abstract: Calcific aortic stenosis is the most common lesion requiring valve replacement. Transcutaneous procedures (TAVR) are rapidly increasing yet detailed information on aortic valve and root anatomy are sparse. This study examined gated cardiac CT scans to make observations regarding the size and proportions of the valve leaflets, sinuses of Valsalva, and sinotubular junction. One hundred and fifty gated cardiac CT scans were performed for a variety of clinical indications. Area of each cusp (short a
journal: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease