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It is distinguished by its safety, insensitivity to motion and arrhythmias, and its overall simplicity and adaptability. However, previously published studies assessing pulmonary artery (PA) dimensions in children have not yet incorporated this technique. CMR scans of 139 patients (95 males), aged 6 weeks \u2013 20 years, with no evidence of PA disorders were analyzed. Main PA (MPA), right PA (RPA) and left PA (LPA) diameters and cross-sectional areas (CSA) were measured at three locations, respectively, using the radial QISS technique. CMR was most performed for aortic pathology (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200980), followed by other congenital heart diseases (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200915), cardiomyopathies (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200914) and others (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u200930). Consistent decreases in vessel calibre from proximal to distal MPA, RPA and LPA segments were demonstrated. Males showed slightly larger PA diameters and CSA than females at all measured locations. Univariate regression analysis demonstrated highest associations with body height for most PA parameters. This study employed the radial QISS method to present data for PA diameters and CSA in children and young adults. 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