Haemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters
| CoA (n=20) | Controls (n=22) | |
|---|---|---|
| Haemodynamic parameters | ||
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 131.6±14.1* | 119.1±7.5 |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 79.0±8.3 | 81.2 ±7.5 |
| Blood pressure difference between upper and lower extremities (mm Hg) | 10.0±14.7 | – |
| Echocardiographic parameters | ||
| LV Mass Index (g/m2) | 105.7±16.9 | – |
| Relative wall thickness | 0.4±0.1 | – |
| Vmax (m/s) | 2.2±0.8 | – |
*p<0.05 versus controls; Vmax, peak blood flow velocity (Vmax) at the former coarctation site.
BP, blood pressure.