Table 2

Markers of deformation heterogeneity and dyssynergy (mean +/- SD) and Bonferroni-corrected p-value. CVeS: coefficient of variation of end-systolic strain values; VSR: virtual shortening reserve; ESR: early shortening reserve; ISF: internal strain fraction during the ejection period.

Group
CVeS (%)
VSR (%)
ESR (%)
ISF (%)

NL
-16.4 ± 4.4
4.8 ± 2.4
1.8 ± 2.2
3.9 ± 1.8
WPW
-24.3 ± 7.1
8.4 ± 3.5
3.4 ± 3.5
6.2 ± 3.2
LBBB
-124.4 ± 60.5 #
46.3 ± 13.3 #
37.0 ± 15.0 #
47.9 ± 19.1 #

CVeS: coefficient of variation of end-systolic strain values; VSR: virtual shortening reserve; ESR: early shortening reserve; ISF: internal strain fraction during the ejection period.

De Boeck et al. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2008 6:22   doi:10.1186/1476-7120-6-22

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