Table 2.
RV 2D longitudinal strain in patients with severe MS and controls.
| Peak systolic strain (%) | Controls (n = 12) mean ± SD | Cases (n = 25) mean ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal septum | −18.22 ± 9.65 | −11.63 ± 6.63 | 0.020 |
| Mid septum | −18.98 ± 3.25 | −9.31 ± 5.69 | <0.001 |
| Apical septum | −19.69 ± 6.38 | −13.75 ± 5.32 | 0.005 |
| Basal RV free wall | −32.57 ± 14.98 | −19.35 ± 14.10 | 0.012 |
| Mid RV free wall | −28.33 ± 17.86 | −17.84 ± 11.33 | 0.095 |
| Apical RV free wall | −9.17 ± 9.30 | −13.53 ± 11.33 | 0.27 |
| Global RV | −14.67 ± 3.95 | −9.07 ± 4.70 | 0.02 |