Table 4.
ECHO Findings
| Primary CA (n = 11) | Control (n = 9) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVS (mm) | 14 ± 3 | 17 ± 7 | 0.24 |
| LVPW (mm) | 14 ± 3 | 12 ± 5 | 0.29 |
| LVEDD (mm) | 42 ± 5 | 45 ± 7 | 0.34 |
| LVESD (mm) | 32 ± 6 | 28 ± 6 | 0.13 |
| LA (mm) | 45 ± 6 | 44 ± 7 | 0.69 |
| LVEF (%) | 47 ± 12 | 67 ± 11 | <0.001 |
| E/A ratio (t‐test) | 2.3 ± 0.6 | 2.4 ± 0.4 | 0.75 |
| Pericardial effusion | 9 (82%) | 3 (33%) | 0.04 |
IVS = interventricular septal thickness; LVPW = left ventricular posterior wall thickness, LVEDD = left ventricular end of diastolic diameter, LVESD = left ventricular end of systolic diameter, LVEF = left ventricular ejection fraction.