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Left ventricular peak longitudinal strain
| Variables | Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 30) | (n = 34) | (n = 31) | |
| Basal(%) | −20.4 ± 4.5 | −20.8 ± 4.8 | −16.2 ± 4.8a# |
| Middle(%) | −21.8 ± 4.2 | −22.3 ± 5.1 | −17.1 ± 5.2*# |
| Apical(%) | −25.4 ± 5.3 | −25.8 ± 4.7 | −20.4 ± 4.6*# |
*P <0.01 versus the control group. #P <0.01 versus the mild group
