Table III.
Echocardiographic Characteristics
| Parameter (×±1 SD) | Baseline | 6 Months | P Value Baseline vs End | Baseline | 6 Months | P Value Baseline vs End | P Value End Intervention vs Control Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVEF, % | 59.9±5.9 | 62.1±6.7 | >.0001 | 61.9±4.2 | 61.6±5.6 | NS | >.0001 |
| LAVi, mL/m2 | 28.6±1.2 | 26.9±2.9 | >.0001 | 29.9±1.5 | 30.3±2.3 | NS | >.0001 |
| E/A ratio | 1.0±0.6 | 1.1±0.4 | >.05 | 1.1±0.7 | 1.0±0.6 | NS | NS |
| DT E wave, ms | 240±55 | 257±61 | >.0001 | 247±50 | 255±53 | NS | NS |
Abbreviations: End, end of the observational period; DT E, mitral deceleration time; LAVi, left atrial volume index; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; NS, not significant; SD, standard deviation.