Table 5

Comparison between values in the two groups with abnormal long axis function

Long axis abnormalitiesTrue positiveFalse positivep value
Total excursion (cm)0.9–0.65 (n = 40)0.64–0.9 (n = 12)NS
Abnormal shortening after A2 (mm)1–3 (n = 25)1–2.8 (n = 5)NS
Peak lengthening rate (cm/s)4.5–2.5 (n = 72)4.5–2.7 (n = 18)NS
Delayed onset of lengthening (ms)80–120 (n = 60)80–125 (n = 20)NS
  • n, number of segments showing each abnormality.