Comparison of non-compacted layers, compacted layers and ratios in athletes fulfilling LVNC criteria (n=93) and controls with increased LV trabeculation (n=29) based on Chin6 and Jenni7 criteria*
| Athletes fulfilling LVNC criteria n=93 | Controls exhibiting increased LV trabeculation n=29 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin criterion6 | |||
| Epicardial surface to trough of trabecular recess, mm (X) | 6.5±1.6 | 7.4±1.1 | 0.006 |
| Epicardial surface to peak of trabecular recess, mm (Y) | 16.6±4.0 | 12.3±2.3 | <0.0001 |
| Ratio (X/Y) | 0.4±0.1 | 0.6±0.04 | <0.0001 |
| Jenni criterion7 | |||
| Non-compacted, mm (NC) | 18.9±3.0 | 14.7±2.0 | <0.0001 |
| Compacted, mm (C) | 7.7±1.1 | 8.0±1.0 | 0.193 |
| Ratio (NC/C) | 2.5±0.3 | 1.8±0.1 | <0.0001 |
*Data are expressed as mean±SD.
C, compacted layer in systole; LV, left ventricular; LVNC, left ventricular non-compaction; NC, non-compacted layer in systole; X, compacted layer in diastole; Y, non-compacted layer in diastole.