Table 3:
Correlation of Left ventricular mass and Anthropometry
| Variable | Sample size (n=218) | Pearson correlation | (r) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation of left ventricular mass and | ||||
| Surface area | n=218 | 0.751 | <0.001 | |
| Weight | 0.755 | <0.001 | ||
| Height | 0.126 | 0.238 | ||
| BMI | 0.34 | 0.004 | ||
| LVIDd | 0.738 | <0.001 | ||
| LVPWd | 0.743 | <0.001 | ||
| IVSs | 0.787 | <0.001 | ||
| LVIDs | 0.673 | <0.001 | ||
| LVPWs | 0.440 | <0.001 | ||
| EF | -0.072 | 0.291 | ||
| FS | 0.044 | 0.516 |
IVSd , interventricular septum diameter in diastole; LVIDd, left ventricular internal diameter in diastole; LVPWd, left ventricular posterior wall diameter in diastole; IVSs, interventricular septum diameter in systole; LVIDs, left ventricular internal diameter in systole; EF, ejection fraction; FS, fractionating shortening; LVM, left ventricular mass; VSD, ventricular septal defect.