CMR characteristics
| Normal valve function (n = 14) | Aortic stenosis (n = 29) | Aortic regurgitation (n = 28) | ANOVA p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 71 ± 8 | 70 ± 12 | 64 ± 13 | 0.132 |
| LVEDV (ml) | 135 ± 33 | 138 ± 33 | 186 ± 50* | <0.001 |
| LVESV (ml) | 46 ± 15 | 43 ± 16 | 70 ± 22* | <0.001 |
| LVEF (%) | 65 ± 5 | 69 ± 6 | 62 ± 5† | <0.001 |
| LV mass (gr) | 120 ± 29# | 153 ± 36 | 157 ± 35 | 0.005 |
| GLS (%) | −19.2 ± 3.4 | −19.3 ± 3.6 | −19.8 ± 3.0 | 0.813 |
| LV GLS/LVEDV | −0.15 ± 0.05 | −0.14 ± 0.04 | −0.12 ± 0.04* | 0.01 |