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Vascular


PA

  • MPA diameter > 29 mm
  • RPA > 21 mm
  • LPA > 19 mm

RDPA

  • Male < 16
  • Female < 15

Aorta

Aneurysm: 5-4-3

Normal

  • < 2.5 cm (Upper)
  • < 2 cm (Lower)

Abnormal

  • Ectasia: 2.5 - 3 cm
  • Aneurysm: > 3 cm

Aortic Aneurism

Dilate

  • Thoracic
    • Ascending > 4 cm
    • Descending > 3.5 cm
  • Abdominal
    • > 3 cm (Aneurism)
    • 2.5 - 3 cm (Ectasia)

Surgery Candidate

  • AAA: > 5.5 cm (need Sx); > 5 cm (consider Sx)
  • TAA:
    • Ascending > 5.5 cm
    • Descending > 6 cm

Artery

SMA Syndrome

  • Aorto-mesenteric angle < 22 degree (sagital)
  • Aorto-mesenteric distance < 8 mm (axial)

Vein

IVC

  • Slit-like IVC: AP diameter < 9 mm, TV:AP diameter > 3:1

Abdomen

  • Splenic v. < 11 mm
  • SMV < 12 mm
  • Portal v. < 13 mm