Table 4:
Comparison of left ventricular mass index by gender and age group
| Variable | Male (n=119) | Female (n=99) | Difference* | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left ventricular mass index (g/m2) | ||||
| Mean | 138.4 | 141.0 | 2.6 | 0.831 |
| 95%CI | 125.3- 151.6 | 120.2- 161.8 | ||
| Left ventricular mass (grams) | ||||
| Mean | 128.8 | 103.8 | 25.1 | 0.091 |
| 95%CI | 107.3- 150.4 | 84.8- 122.7 | ||
| Weight (kg) | ||||
| Mean | 24.4 | 20.1 | 4.4 | 0.125 |
| 95% CI | 20.6- 28.3 | 16.0- 24.2 | ||
| Surface area (m2) | ||||
| Mean | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.108 |
| 95%CI | 0.7-0.9 | 0.6-0.8 | ||
| Variable | Sample size (n) | Left ventricular mass index (Mean±SD) | Kruskal p-value Wallis | |
| Age of respondents in years | ||||
| <5 years | (n=115) | 114.6±71.9 | 10.780 <0.001 | |
| 5-9 years | (n=42) | 172.9±115.5 | ||
| 10-19 years | (n=61) | 163.5±78.8 |
*Mann Whitney U; F=Kruskal Wallis test