Main parameters obtained by Simpson’s rule and the area–length method with contrast Doppler computer interpreted analysis and with MRI
| Method | OD (cm) | ID (cm) | Thickness (cm) | LV mass (g) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson’s rule | Area–length method | ||||
| ID, internal diameter; NA, not applicable; OD, epicardial diameter. | |||||
| MRI | |||||
| Mean (SD) | 7.76 (0.85) | 5.46 (0.76) | 1.15 (0.19) | 171.0 (52.4) | 187.3 (64.5) |
| Range | 6.35–9.97 | 3.57–6.71 | 0.84–1.67 | 105.1–318.7 | 109.0–393.6 |
| Contrast Doppler computer interpreted analysis | |||||
| Mean (SD) | 6.93 (0.71) | 4.73 (0.54) | 1.10 (0.16) | 178.2 (46.0) | NA |
| Range | 6.03–8.72 | 3.96–6.43 | 0.89–1.49 | 112.6 (307.6) | NA |