Abstract
Ceylon Medical Journal (CMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in the last week of March, June, September and December each year. The mission of the CMJ is to promote the science and art of medicine and betterment of public health. The Journal publishes original papers and commentaries which have relevance to medicine and allied sciences. The CMJ is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Highlights
The aortic root is located between the left ventricular outflow tract and the tubular portion of the aorta, and comprises three cusps, three sinuses of Valsalva and fibrous intervalvular triangles
A previous study indicated that the limitation of valve measurements at autopsy is less important when the annulus is opened and measurements are taken [7]
Another study reported that the mean aortic annular circumferene at basal ring in 10 % formalin preserved adult Caucasians was 7.28 cm ± 0.92 [7]
Summary
The aortic root is located between the left ventricular outflow tract and the tubular portion of the aorta, and comprises three cusps, three sinuses of Valsalva and fibrous intervalvular triangles. The present study focused the level of basal ring. Aortic root measurements in Caucasian are well documented [57]. The relationship of aortic root measurements and anthropometric data is not clear. The present study was undertaken to determine the aortic root diameter at its base at autopsy, and to determine the relationship between the measurements obtained at autopsy with the demographic data of the individual. These norms of measurements and their determinants are important to predict the appropriate annular size in replacement surgery and to assess the degree of valve stenosis in echocardiography
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