Predictors of requirement for intravenous inotropic support among children with DCM
| Variable | Inotropic support (n = 22) | No inotropic support (n = 32) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventricular function | |||
| LV Tei index | 0.56 (0.43–0.86) | 0.45 (0.41–0.61) | 0.22 |
| RV Tei index | 0.60 (0.11) | 0.43 (0.11) | <0.05 |
| LVEF (%) | 21 (15–32) | 38 (33–39) | <0.001 |
| RVFAC (%) | 32 (23–37) | 36 (32–41) | 0.01 |
| TD measurements | |||
| Mitral lateral Ea (cm/s) | 9.4 (3.3) | 14.0 (4.2) | <0.001 |
| Mitral lateral Aa (cm/s) | 4.6 (1.7) | 6.2 (1.8) | 0.001 |
| Mitral lateral Sa (cm/s) | 6.2 (4.9–7.7) | 7.3 (5.2–8.9) | 0.33 |
| Mitral septal Ea (cm/s) | 6.7 (6.1–7.9) | 10.1 (7.5–12.1) | <0.001 |
| Mitral septal Aa (cm/s) | 4.3 (3.6–6.0) | 6.5 (4.2–7.5) | 0.02 |
| Mitral septal Sa (cm/s) | 4.9 (4.0–6.0) | 5.4 (4.6–7.7) | 0.09 |
| Tricuspid lateral Ea (cm/s) | 11.9 (3.8) | 14.2 (4.1) | 0.02 |
| Tricuspid lateral Aa (cm/s) | 8.5 (2.6) | 10 (2.4) | 0.03 |
| Tricuspid lateral Sa (cm/s) | 10.3 (7.9–12.5) | 11.6 (9.4–14.6) | 0.10 |