Table 4.
Echocardiographic characteristics of the cohort of all adult m.3243A>G carriers of which myocardial strain was reported
| Cardiac ultrasound findings | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 10 | 42 |
| Left ventricular hypertrophy without systolic dysfunction | 8 | 33 |
| Left ventricular systolic dysfunction only | 2 | 8 |
| Ejection fraction <55% | 3 | 13 |
| Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction | 8 | 33 |
| Dilated left ventricle | 2 | 8 |
| Aortic valve insufficiency (mild) | 2 | 8 |
| Mitral valve insufficiency (mild) | 1 | 4 |
| Dilated left atrium | 2 | 8 |