Table 1.
Baseline clinical and two‐dimensional echocardiographic characteristics of control and PVC groups
| Variable | Controls (n = 39) | PVC Group (n = 38) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 42 ± 12 | 40 ± 17 | 0.655 |
| Gender (M/F) | 23/16 | 22/16 | 0.402 |
| Body surface area (m2) | 1.76 ± 0.15 | 1.72 ± 0.19 | 0.719 |
| AORD (mm) | 30.55 ± 3.50 | 30.12 ± 3.72 | 0.638 |
| LAD (mm) | 33.76 ± 3.63 | 34.32 ± 4.79 | 0.591 |
| LVEDD (mm) | 46.24 ± 4.22 | 48.04 ± 4.37 | 0.100 |
| LVESD (mm) | 28.62 ± 3.12 | 28.84 ± 2.72 | 0.109 |
| IVST (mm) | 8.24 ± 0.93 | 8.40 ± 1.26 | 0.539 |
| LVPWT (mm) | 8.33 ± 0.95 | 8.08 ± 1.12 | 0.328 |
| LVEF (%) | 66.74 ± 3.85 | 65.12 ± 4.02 | 0.107 |
Abbreviations: AORD, aortic root diameter; F, female; IVST, interventricular septum thickness; LAD, left atrium diameter; LVEDD, left ventricular end diastolic diameter; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; LVESD, left ventricular end systolic diameter; LVPWT, left ventricular posterior thickness; M, male; PVC, premature ventricular complex.