Table 1.
Comparison of patients with and without right ventricular dysfunction
| Parameter | Normal RV function (RVS ≤− 20.2%) | Abnormal RV function (RVS > − 20.2%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 90 | 23 | |
| Male (%) | 72 | 28 | 0.02 |
| Female (%) | 91 | 9 | |
| Median age (years) | 54 | 68 | 0.004 |
| Median TAPSE (mm) | 23 | 15 | < 0.0001 |
| Median RV end-diastolic length (mm) | 83 | 91 | 0.003 |
| LFS (%) | − 28 | − 17 | < 0.0001 |
| End-diastolic RV area (cm2) | 18 | 21 | 0.01 |
| End-systolic RV area (cm2) | 9 | 13 | 0.0003 |
| FAC (%) | 0.49 | 0.36 | < 0.0001 |
| Tricuspid S wave (cm/s) | 15 | 8 | < 0.0001 |
| Tei index | 0.34 | 0.55 | < 0.0001 |
| Transtricuspid pressure gradient (mm Hg) | 21 | 30 | 0.008 |
| Pulmonary arterial systolic pressure estimate (mm Hg) | 28 | 35 | 0.01 |
TAPSE tricuspid annular systolic excursion, RV right ventricle, LFS longitudinal fractional shortening, FAC fractional area change