Linear regression analysis of relations between haemodynamic and other variables in HIV infected patients
| Paired observations | r | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV wall | VCF | 0.38 | 0.04 |
| Septum | RV ejection time | −0.52 | 0.02 |
| LV pre-ejection | Heart rate | −0.19 | 0.04 |
| LV ejection time | LVEDD | 0.63 | 0.002 |
| LV ejection time | Heart rate | −0.21 | 0.02 |
| LV ratio | Shortening fraction | −0.57 | 0.004 |
| VCF | Haemoglobin | −0.50 | 0.01 |
| VCF | CD4 count | 0.19 | NS |
| Deceleration time | LV mass index | −0.337 | < 0.001 |
| IVRT | LV mass index | 0.667 | < 0.001 |
| DT | Heart rate | 0.078 | NS |
| IVRT | CD4 count | −0.734 | < 0.001 |
| IVRT | Heart rate | −0.065 | NS |
LV, left ventricle; IVRT, isovolumic relaxation time; VCF, velocity of circumferential fibre shortening.