Normal Heart Sizes of Nigerians within the Southeast Using the Cardiothoracic Ratio

Authors

  • G.E. Anyanwu Department of Anatomy, Enugu State University. Author
  • F.C. Akpuaka Department of Anatomy, Abia State University, Uturu. Author
  • C.I.P. Anibeze Department of Anatomy, Abia State University, Uturu. Author

Keywords:

Cardiothoracic ratio, Heart diameter, Chest radiograph

Abstract

This research considered the heart sizes of one thousand and eighteen adult Nigerians of both sexes within the southeast as a result of racial variations, which has been noted to affect the sizes of the heart. Their posterior-anterior chest radiographs were obtained and the heart sizes were established using the method of cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) established by Danzer in 1919. A mean CTR value of 46.7+4.3 was established for the sampled population and mean values of CTR set for the various age categories of the male and female populations. Lower and upper limits of normalcy of the CTR values for the studied sample was recorded to be between 40 and 50%.

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Published

2006-12-29

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Normal Heart Sizes of Nigerians within the Southeast Using the Cardiothoracic Ratio. (2006). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 5(2), 21-25. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/291