Table 3

Correlation coefficients corresponding to variables expressing myocardial coordination and variables expressing left ventricular systolic function.


EMDT
EHDT
IVCT
IVRT
ET

LVEF
-0.53
-0.63
-0.59
-0.63
0.64
PSV
-0.61
-0.71
-0.63
-0.74
0.68
A-V
-0.45
-0.53
-0.49
-0.59
0.74

Abbreviations: A-V = Atrio-ventricular plane displacement; EHDT = Electro hemodynamic delay time; EMDT = Electro mechanical delay time; ET = Ejection time; IVCT = Isovolumic contraction time; IVRT = Isovolumic relaxation time; LVEF = Left ventricular ejection fraction; PSV = Peak systolic velocity.

Quintana et al. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2008 6:39   doi:10.1186/1476-7120-6-39