Table 2.
Comparison of novel metrics with previous standards in entire cohort between surgical CoA and No CoA (N = 110)
| No CoA (N = 85) | CoA (N = 25) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novel metrics | |||
| VTI diastolic systolic ratio | 0.31±0.09 | 0.51±0.3 | <0.01 |
| AAo-DAo angle | 26.4±3.0 | 18.0±2.7 | <0.01 |
| TAo-DAo angle | 85.9±4.7 | 103.4±9.11 | <0.01 |
| LV longitudinal strain | 16.6±2.8 | 9.04±3.05 | <0.01 |
| Standard metrics | |||
| Combined mitral/aortic Z-score | −2.66±1.89 | −4.35±2.03 | <0.01 |
| Flow reversal PFO or aortic arch | 91 | 19 | <0.01 |
VTI, velocity time interval; AAo, ascending aorta; DAo, descending aorta; TAo, thoracic aorta; LV, left ventricular; PFO, patent foramen ovale.