Table 3.
LA volume measurements and mechanical function
| Preeclampsia group (n = 36) | Control group (n = 34) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Vmax, ml·m–2 | 33.4 ± 6.7 | 34.5 ± 6.8 | 0.343 |
| LA Vmin, ml·m–2 | 11.4 ± 3.1 | 12.1 ± 3.4 | 0.446 |
| LA Vp, ml·m–2 | 22.4 ± 4.8 | 21.8 ± 5.4 | 0.348 |
| LAEF, % | 34.6 ± 6.8 | 34.4 ± 7.1 | 0.458 |
| LATEV, ml·m–2 | 21.2 ± 4.8 | 22.5 ± 5.1 | 0.389 |
| LAAEF, % | 0.33 ± 0.11 | 0.33 ± 0.13 | 0.959 |
| LAAEV, ml·m–2 | 8.8 ± 3.4 | 8.3 ± 4.1 | 0.585 |
| LAPEF, % | 0.29 ± 0.06 | 0.30 ± 0.10 | 0.661 |
| LAPEV, ml·m–2 | 11.6 ± 3.7 | 11.2 ± 4.4 | 0.669 |
LAEF = Left atrium ejection fraction; LATEV = left atrium total emptying volume; LAAEF = left atrium active emptying fraction; LAAEV = left atrium active emptying volume; LAPEF = left atrium passive emptying fraction; LAPEV = left atrium passive emptying volume.