Table 3.
Comparison of novel metrics with previous standards in entire cohort between surgical CoA and No CoA (N = 65)
| No CoA (N = 40) | CoA (N = 25) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novel metrics | |||
| VTI diastolic systolic ratio | 0.32±0.1 | 0.54±0.3 | <0.01 |
| AAo-DAo angle | 26.7±2.9 | 18.2±2.8 | <0.01 |
| TAo-DAo angle | 87.7±4.9 | 102.9±9.24 | <0.01 |
| LV longitudinal strain | 16.6±2.6 | 8.7±3.1 | <0.01 |
| Standard metrics | |||
| Combined mitral/aortic Z-score | −3.14±1.9 | −4.42±2.0 | <0.01 |
| Flow reversal PFO or aortic arch | 43 | 22 | 0.10 |
VTI, velocity time interval; AAo, ascending aorta; DAo, descending aorta; TAo, thoracic aorta; LV, left ventricular; PFO, patent foramen ovale.