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Never assess aortic root size without calculating the Z-score.

Generally considered normal; routine follow-ups. aortic root dilatation z score

The aortic root Z-score is the gold standard for quantifying aortic size relative to body habitus. It is indispensable for risk stratification in children, adolescents, and young adults with aortopathy, guiding both medical therapy and timing of surgical intervention. Never assess aortic root size without calculating the

The 2022 ACC/AHA guidelines strongly recommend prophylactic aortic root replacement at a Z-score in children and young adults with Marfan syndrome, rather than waiting for an absolute diameter. This Z-score-based approach has dramatically reduced the incidence of acute aortic dissections in this population. and young adults with aortopathy