Koestenberger et al., Am J Cardiol 2014

Age-adjusted z-scores of the right ventricle (RV) diameters and areas, as measured from the apical four-chamber view.

Quantitative assessments of dilated RV dimensions using 2D echocardiography in children cannot be done without first having age-related normative data.

Patient Demographics

Gender:

Age:

Measurements

Site

Z-Score

Range

RV Basal Diameter (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Mid-Cavitary Diameter (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Length (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Length, End-Systole (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Diastolic Area (A4C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Systolic Area (A4C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

Note: the study population had the following characteristics:

age range: (0 - 18y)

Data entered for patients outside of these limits should be used with caution.

Reference values and calculation of z-scores of echocardiographic measurements of the normal pediatric right ventricle.

Koestenberger M, Nagel B, Ravekes W, Avian A, Burmas A, Grangl G, Cvirn G, Gamillscheg A.

Am J Cardiol. 2014 Nov 15;114(10):1590-8.