Table 3.
RV 2D longitudinal strain rate in patients with severe MS and controls.
| Strain rate (s−1) | Controls (n = 12) mean ± SD (median) | Cases (n = 25) mean ± SD (median) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal septum systolic | −1.22 ± 0.55 (1.18) | −1.12 ± 0.76 (0.88) | 0.27 |
| Mid septum systolic | −1.12 ± 0.42 (1.05) | −1.04 ± 1.47 (0.67) | 0.043 |
| Apical septum systolic | −0.98 ± 0.31 (0.94) | −0.79 ± 0.38 (0.78) | 0.095 |
| Basal RV free wall systolic | −3.02 ± 1.97 (2.03) | −2.67 ± 1.87 (2.06) | 0.559 |
| Mid RV free wall systolic | −1.98 ± 0.76 (2.01) | −3.21 ± 2.99 (2.66) | 0.503 |
| Apical RV free wall systolic | −1.04 ± 0.70 (1.10) | −1.49 ± 0.96 (1.32) | 0.185 |