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Table 3 The influence of gender on the EF/Sm(avg) correlation and Sm(avg) velocity

From: The relationship between mitral annular systolic velocity and ejection fraction in patients with preserved global systolic function of the left ventricle

Gender (n=308)

Men (n=160)

Women (n=148)

 

Pearson’s correlation

Pearson’s correlation

Significance

EF/Sm(avg)

r=0.906 (p=0.002)

r=0.881 (p=0.004)

p=0.279

Sm(avg)

10.3±0.9 (cm/s)

9.2±0.12 (cm/s)

p<0.0001

EF (%, mean, ± SD)

66 ±2

63±3

p<0.0001