TABLE 1.
Echocardiogram parameters before and after the ligation of aneurysmal fistula
| Measurement | Before arteriovenous fistula (AVF) closure | After AVF closure |
|---|---|---|
| LV EF (%) | 25 | 34 |
| LV end‐diastolic diameter (cm) | 5.5 | 5 |
| LV end‐systolic diameter (cm) | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| E/A | 3.47 | 1.53 |
| LVMI (g/m2) | 142 | 138 |
| LV length × Width (cm) | 6.6 × 4.7 | 6.7 × 4.7 |
| PA pressure (mmHg) | 51 | 43 |
| RV length × Width (cm) | 6 × 3 | 6.0 × 3.9 |
Abbreviations: E/A, peak velocity in early/late diastole; LV EF, left ventricular ejection fraction; LV, left ventricular; LVMI, left ventricular mass index; PA, pulmonary artery; RV, right ventricular.