Table 2.
Left ventricular dimensions and function in the study population
| MetS present (n = 37) | MetS absent (n = 38) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic function and dimensions | |||
| LV ejection fraction (%) |
61 ± 6 |
62 ± 4 |
0.745 |
| LV end-systolic volume/Body surface area (mL/ m2) |
25 ± 7 |
32 ± 5 |
<0.001 |
| LV stroke volume/Body surface area (mL/m2) |
40 ± 8 |
52 ± 7 |
<0.001 |
| LV mass/Body surface area (g/m2) |
58 ± 9 |
62 ± 7 |
0.190 |
| LV mass/End-diastolic volume (g/mL) |
0.88 (0.66-1.32) |
0.73 (0.61-0.90) |
<0.001 |
| LV global functional index (%) |
41 (24-51) |
44 (35-54) |
<0.001 |
| Diastolic function and dimensions | |||
| LV end-diastolic volume/Body surface area (mL/m2) |
65 ± 13 |
84 ± 11 |
<0.001 |
| Peak filling rate (mL/s) |
471 (238-909) |
667 (329-1315) |
0.002 |
| Peak filling rate/LV end-diastolic volume (s-1) |
3.37 (1.89-5.46) |
3.75 (2.63-7.23) |
0.023 |
| LV early diastole (%) | 68 ± 9 | 78 ± 8 | 0.001 |
Data are expressed as means (± SD) or medians (range). All parameters are adjusted for age. LV, left ventricular.