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Distances of APM and PPM to the mitral annular (MA) plane before and during IMR and FMR
| Control | IMR | p | Control | FMR | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to MA plane (cm) | ||||||
| -APM | 3.81±0.70 | 3.70±0.39 | .627 | 2.50±0.85 | 2.52±0.79 | .867 |
| -PPM | 3.82±0.53 | 3.16±0.41 | .014 | 3.01±0.80 | 2.69±0.67 | .026 |
Values are mean±1SD at end-systole, APM/PPM=anterior/posterior papillary muscle, IMR/FMR=ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation.
