Table 3.
Correlations between 2D‐TEE and MSCT concerning TV geometry
| Variable | 2D‐TEE | MSCT | r (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP‐diameter, mm | 41.4 ± 7.8 | 47.2 ± 8.9 | 0.68 (0.44 to 0.93) | .05 |
| SL‐diameter, mm | 41.6 ± 5.3 | 46.6 ± 4.6 | 0.71 (0.33 to 0.93) | .03 |
| TV‐area, cm2 | 10.1 ± 3.3 | 13.4 ± 4.1 | 0.5 (0.27 to 0.90) | .4 |
| TV‐perimeter, mm | 117.6 ± 18.9 | 130.3 ± 21.5 | 0.3 (0.29 to 0.92) | .4 |
Abbreviations: AP, anteroposterior; CI, confidence interval; MSCT, multislice computed tomography; r, correlation coefficient; SL, septolateral; TEE, transesophageal echocardiography; TV, tricuspid valve.