Table 4.
Regional longitudinal strain data
| Baseline (n = 19) | Follow-up two years (n = 19) | p- value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal segments, (%) |
-20.3 ± 3.0 |
-18.8 ± 2.8 |
0.053 |
| APLAX, (%) |
-19.7 ± 4.0 |
-18.4 ± 3.9 |
0.286 |
| 4CH, (%) |
-19.7 ± 3.7 |
18.2 ± 3.3 |
0.076 |
| 2CH, (%) |
-22.4 ± 3.6 |
-20.2 ± 3.5 |
0.053 |
| Medial segments, (%) |
-21.7 ± 2.3 |
-21.1 ± 2.6 |
0.243 |
| APLAX, (%) |
-21.4 ± 3.1 |
-20.9 ± 3.0 |
0.687 |
| 4CH, (%) |
-21.9 ± 2.9 |
-20.6 ± 3.1 |
0.011 |
| 2CH, (%) |
-21.4 ± 2.8 |
-21.8 ± 3.5 |
0.687 |
| Apical segments, (%) |
-23.8 ± 2.9 |
-22.2 ± 2.6 |
0.053 |
| APLAX, (%) |
-22.6 ± 5.0 |
-21.6 ± 5.1 |
0.717 |
| 4CH, (%) |
-24.5 ± 4.0 |
-22.4 ± 4.4 |
0.113 |
| 2CH, (%) | -23.7 ± 3.6 | -22.9 ± 3.1 | 0.807 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD. PSS, Peak systolic strain; APLAX, apical long axis view; 4CH, apical four-chamber view; 2CH, apical two-chamber view.