Table 1 Global Circumferential and Longitudinal Strains and Wall Stress
| Â | Normal n=39 | DCM n=35 | t-test |
|---|---|---|---|
Variable | mean(s.d.) | mean(s.d.) | p-value |
Global Circ Strain(%) | -23.8(4.3) | -10.7(5.3) | <0.0001 |
Circ Wall Stress x103dynes/cm2 | 176.2(42.1) | 307.6(89.2) | <0.0001 |
Global Long. Strain(%) | -16.2(4.5) | -8.6(4) | <0.0001 |
Meridional Stressx103dynes/cm2 | 92.0(25.7) | 195.6(69.6) | <0.0001 |