Table 4.
Correlations between 3D‐TEE and MSCT concerning TV geometry
| Variable | 3D‐TEE | MSCT | r (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP‐diameter, mm | 43.8 ± 3.2 | 47.2 ± 8.9 | 0.73 (0.06 to 0.94) | .03 |
| SL‐diameter, mm | 44.5 ± 3.6 | 46.6 ± 4.6 | 0.86 (0.47 to 0.97) | .02 |
| TV‐area, cm2 | 12.9 ± 2.6 | 13.4 ± 4.1 | 0.94 (0.57 to 0.98) | .002 |
| TV‐perimeter, mm | 130.1 ± 12.4 | 130.3 ± 21.5 | 0.90 (0.60 to 0.98) | .002 |
Abbreviations: AP, anteroposterior; CI, confidence interval; MSCT, multislice computed tomography; r, correlation coefficient; SL, septolateral; TEE, transesophageal echocardiography; TV, tricuspid valve.