Effects of left ventricular hypertrophy and residual gradient on indices of diastolic function two weeks postoperatively
| Diastolic index | Wall thickness (mm) | Peak pressure gradient (mm Hg) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⩽ 13 (n=14) | > 13 (n=27) | p Value | ⩽ 30 (n=19) | > 30 (n=22) | p Value | |||
| IVRT (ms) | 71 (11) | 82 (11) | < 0.01 | 79 (9) | 78 (15) | NS | ||
| DT (ms) | 184 (41) | 217 (89) | NS | 180 (64) | 230 (83) | < 0.05 | ||
| E:A | 1.2 (0.5) | 0.86 (0.29) | < 0.01 | 0.9 (0.4) | 1.0 (0.5) | NS | ||
Values are mean (SD).
DT, deceleration time; E:A, E:A ratio; IVRT, isovolumic relaxation time; Wall thickness, thickness of both ventricular septum and posterior wall.