Table 3

The basic cross sectional echocardiographic variables of the heart chambers and walls

Variable Before operation
(mm)
After operation
(mm)
Ao2.59 (0.34)2.72 (0.29)
LA3.14 (0.65)3.23 (0.68)
LVED3.92 (0.31)4.28 (0.45)
LVES2.65 (0.44)3.13 (0.57)
RV4.10 (0.91)2.95 (0.36)3-150
IVS1.02 (0.14)0.96 (0.12)
LVPW0.92 (0.23)0.93 (0.15)
PA2.63 (0.52)2.42 (0.48)
  • Values are mean (SD).

  • 3-150 p < 0.05 v before operation.

  • Ao, aortic root diameter; IVS, interventricular septal dimension; LA, left atrial dimension; LVED, left ventricular end diastolic dimension; LVES, left ventricular end systolic dimension; LVPW, left ventricular posterior wall dimension; PA, pulmonary artery diameter; RV, right ventricular dimension.