Table 1 A comparative overview of phase contrast MRI parameters in females and males
Gender | Peak velocity (cm/sn) | Mean velocity (cm/sn) | Forward flow volume (ml) | Reverse flow volume (ml) | Net volume (ml) | Mean aqueductal area (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male (n = 75) | 5.67 ± 2.91 | 0.86 ± 0.74 | 0.017 ± 0.014 | 0.012 ± 0.018 | 0.011 ± 0.017* | 1.99 ± 1.00 |
Female (n = 62) | 5.23 ± 2.76 | 0.62 ± 0.43 | 0.010 ± 0.012 | 0.010 ± 0.015 | 0.005 ± 0.006* | 1.93 ± 0.90 |
Total (n = 137) | 5.47 ± 2.84 | 0.75 ± 0.63 | 0.015 ± 0.013 | 0.011 ± 0.017 | 0.008 ± 0.013 | 1.96 ± 0.95 |