Table 1. Comparison of left ventricular structural and systolic function in the three groups.
| Parameters | MI group (n=7) | UTMD group (n=8) | UTMD-Ang1 group (n=8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 16.8±2.5 | 17.5±2.1 | 17.1±2.3 |
| HR (bpm) | 135±15 | 132±18 | 134±16 |
| LVEDD (mm) | 34.5±2.2 | 34.1±2.8 | 31.2±2.3ab |
| LVESD (mm) | 28.0±1.7 | 27.0±2.3 | 25.2±1.5ab |
| IVS (mm) | 3.1±0.2 | 3.3±0.3 | 3.3±0.3 |
| LVPW (mm) | 6.9±0.2 | 6.8±0.3 | 7.0±0.3 |
| LVEF (%) | 37.3±3.1 | 39.3±4.5 | 44.6±4.3ab |
| FS (%) | 18.7±2.1 | 19.7±3.2 | 21.8±2.0ab |
aCompared with the MI group (P<0.05). bCompared with the UTMD group (P<0.05). LV, left ventricular; MI, myocardial infarction; UTMD, ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction; HR, heart rate; LVEDD, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter; LVESD, left ventricular end-systolic diameter; IVS, interventricular septum thickness; LVPW, left ventricular posterior wall thickness; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; and FS, fractional shortening.