Table 12.
Inter- and intraobserver differences (columns 2 and 3, respectively) and the corresponding percentage variabilities (columns 4 and 5) in measured parameters noted in a subgroup of 30 study subjects selected to assess measurement reproducibility
| Interobserver difference | Intraobserver difference | Interobserver % variability | Intraobserver % variability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA size | ||||
| AP diameter, cm | 0.3 ± 0.2 | 0.2 ± 0.2 | 9 ± 7 | 8 ± 6 | 
| AL-PM diameter, cm | 0.3 ± 0.2 | 0.2 ± 0.2 | 8 ± 6 | 6 ± 5 | 
| Circumference, cm | 0.9 ± 0.8 | 0.7 ± 0.6 | 8 ± 7 | 6 ± 6 | 
| 2D area, cm2 | 1.5 ± 1.1 | 1.1 ± 0.8 | 16 ± 12 | 13 ± 10 | 
| 3D area, cm3 | 1.9 ± 2.0 | 1.4 ± 1.5 | 18 ± 16 | 14 ± 12 | 
| MA shape | ||||
| NPA, ° | 11 ± 6 | 12 ± 14 | 7 ± 4 | 8 ± 9 | 
| Annular height, cm | 0.19 ± 0.15 | 0.15 ± 0.13 | 25 ± 22 | 19 ± 17 | 
| Tenting volume, cm3 | 1.4 ± 0.9 | 0.5 ± 0.4 | 36 ± 20 | 18 ± 17 | 
| Tenting area, cm2 | 0.7 ± 0.4 | 0.4 ± 0.3 | 31 ± 15 | 20 ± 16 | 
| Tenting height, mm | 2.7 ± 1.4 | 2.0 ± 1.4 | 27 ± 15 | 22 ± 16 | 
| Sphericity index (AP/AL-PM) | 0.06 ± 0.04 | 0.08 ± 0.05 | 7 ± 5 | 9 ± 6 | 
| Mitral leaflets | ||||
| Anterior leaflet area, cm2 | 1.1 ± 1.0 | 0.8 ± 0.6 | 17 ± 14 | 14 ± 10 | 
| Posterior leaflet area, cm2 | 1.4 ± 0.8 | 1.0 ± 0.7 | 23 ± 13 | 18 ± 14 | 
| Anterior leaflet length, cm | 0.3 ± 0.2 | 0.4 ± 0.2 | 12 ± 9 | 14 ± 9 | 
| Posterior leaflet length, cm | 0.4 ± 0.2s | 0.3 ± 0.3 | 24 ± 14 | 24 ± 23 |