Table 2. Left ventricular structure and function in individuals with Friedreich ataxia and control subjects.
| FRDA | Controls | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVEDD (cm) | 4.6±0.5 | 4.8±0.4 | 0.001 |
| SWT (cm) | 1.1±0.2 | 0.8±0.1 | <0.001 |
| PWT (cm) | 1.1±0.2 | 0.8±0.1 | <0.001 |
| RWT | 0.49±0.12 | 0.34±0.05 | <0.001 |
| LVEDL (cm) | 8.1±0.7 | 8.7±0.7 | <0.001 |
| LV mass index (g/m2) | |||
| Male | 115±34 | 87±17 | <0.001 |
| Female | 88±19 | 67±16 | <0.001 |
| Fractional shortening (%) | 40.3±7.4 | 36.2±5.3 | <0.001 |
| Ejection fraction (%) | 65±7 | 65±6 | 0.70 |
LV—left ventricular, LVEDD, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, LVEDL—left ventricular end-diastolic length, PWT—posterior wall thickness, RWT—relative wall thickness, SWT—septal wall thickness