Table 2.
Comparison of cardiac structure and function in SSc and control patients.
| Parameter | Control (N = 12) | Systemic sclerosis (N = 24) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate | |||
| LV mass index (g/m2) | 42.7 ± 6.2 | 43.9 ± 12.1 | 0.76 |
| LV end-diastolic volume index (mL/m2) | 75.1 ± 16.5 | 77.8 ± 23.7 | 0.72 |
| LV ejection fraction (%) | 57.5 ± 4.9 | 56.0 ± 12.1 | 0.68 |
| RV mass index (g/m2) | 16.6 ± 3.1 | 19.4 ± 5.6 | 0.12 |
| RV end-diastolic volume index (mL/m2) | 72.0 ± 18.6 | 81.5 ± 20.2 | 0.18 |
| RV ejection fraction (%) | 53.0 ± 4.4 | 48.1 ± 11.3 | 0.16 |
| Late Gadolinium Enhancement (% of LV) | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 1.6 ± 3.5 | 0.13 |
LV: left ventricular; RV: right ventricular.
Values represent mean ± standard deviation.