Comparison of biophysical response of coarcted segment to stretch in all study subjects
| Measurement | No recoarctation (group I) (n = 44) | Recoarctation (group II) (n = 15) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | 64.3 (53.4) | 16.8 (31.1) | < 0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 20.6 (14.8) | 7.6 (6.4) | < 0.001 |
| Stretch | 2.18 (1.23) | 1.90 (0.65) | > 0.1 |
| Gain/stretch3-150 | 8.8 (8.0) | 5.7 (2.7) | < 0.05 |
| Recoil/stretch3-150 | 5.1 (4.3) | 2.1 (1.1) | < 0.001 |
Values are mean (SD).
↵3-150 mm per unit of stretch.