Table 2.
Comparison of the standard echocardiography data between thalassemia group and healthy group
| Patient (n=50) | Control (n=50) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EF (%) | 67.85±2.63 | 68.97±3.55 | 0.076 |
| FS (%) | 33.45±2.16 | 33.48±3.68 | 0.961 |
| IVSD (mm) | 3.73±1.59 | 3.56±1.90 | 0.629 |
| LVPWD (mm) | 3.12±1.59 | 3.10±1.46 | 0.948 |
| IVSS (mm) | 5.43±1.48 | 5.35±1.94 | 0.817 |
| LVPWS (mm) | 5.33±1.88 | 5.13±1.48 | 0.556 |
| LVEDD (mm) | 49.31±6.43 | 48.31±5.98 | 0.423 |
| LVESD (mm) | 34.87±7.89 | 32.93±7.67 | 0.216 |
| AO/LA (ratio) | 1.29±0.27 | 1.22±0.17 | 0.124 |
IVSD=Interventricular septal dimension in diastole, LVPWD=Left ventricular posterior wall dimension in diastole, IVSS=Interventricular septal dimension in systole, LVPWS=Left ventricular posterior wall dimension in systole, LVEDD=Left ventricular end-diastolic dimension, LVESD=Left ventricular end-systolic dimension, EF=Ejection fraction, FS=Fraction shortening, AO=Aorta diameter, LA=Left atrium diameter