Table 2.
M-Mode echocardiographic measurements of the study groups.
| SH group (n = 35) | Control group (n = 38) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVEDd (cm) | 3.4 ± 0.5 | 3.6 ± 0.3 | 0.139 |
| LVESd (cm) | 2.0 ± 0.3 | 2.2 ± 0.2 | 0.023 |
| FS (%) | 39.8 ± 4.2 | 38.2 ± 3.1 | 0.088 |
| EF (%) | 71.2 ± 4.9 | 69.5 ± 3.7 | 0.094 |
| IVSd (cm) | 0.6 ± 0.1 | 0.6 ± 0.1 | 0.160 |
| PWd (cm) | 0.6 ± 0.11 | 0.5 ± 0.1 | 0.105 |
| LVMI (g/m2) | 68.1 ± 19.8 | 56.0 ± 15.1 | 0.005 |
Data are given as mean ± SD.
EF ejection fraction, FS fractional shortening, IVSd thickness of the interventricular septum, LVMI left ventricle mass index, LVEDd left ventricle end-diastolic diameter, LVESd left ventricle end-systolic diameter, PWd thickness of the left ventricle posterior wall, SH subclinical hypothyroidism.