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Table 2 Tissue Doppler-derived peak systolic strain, data are expressed as mean ± SD

From: Early right ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis without pulmonary hypertension: a Doppler Tissue and Speckle Tracking echocardiography study

 

Scleroderma

(n = 21)

Control

(n = 22)

P value

DTI-Strain basal, %

-24.3 ± 7.2

-28.5 ± 6.4

0.040

DTI-Strain medial, %

-26.6 ± 10

-33.4 ± 7.2

0.003

DTI-Strain apical; %

-25.2 ± 7.9

-33.1 ± 8

0.004

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Cardiovascular Ultrasound

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