Table 3. Echocardiographic examinations.
| Number of patients (n=51) | ECHO 1993 | ECHO 2005 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA (cm) | 3.1 (0.6) | 3.4 (0.6) | <0.001 |
| LVEDD (cm) | 4.8 (0.5) | 4.9 (0.5) | 0.70 |
| LVESD (cm) | 3.2 (0.4) | 3.4 (0.6) | 0.02 |
| IVSd (cm) | 0.9 (0.2) | 0.9 (0.2) | 0.80 |
| LVPW (cm) | 0.8 (0.2) | 0.8 (0.2) | 0.78 |
| LV-SF (%) | 34.2 (4.7) | 31.2 (6.3) | 0.003 |
| CI, (l min−1 m−2) | 2.9 (0.5) | 3.0 (0.7) | 0.57 |
| EF (%) | 54 (7) | ||
| LVEDV (ml) | 97 (31) |
Means (standard deviations) are given for all continuous parameters.
LA=left atrium diameter; LVEDD=left ventricular end diastolic diameter; LVESD=left ventricular end systolic diameter; IVSd=interventricular septum thickness; LVPW=left ventricular posterior wall; LV-FS=left ventricular shortening fraction; CI=cardiac index; EF=ejection fraction; LVEDV=left ventricular end diastolic volume.