| Control | Myocarditis with Normal Function | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
N | 19 | 20 | Â |
Median Age (years, IQR) | 19 (18-20) | 18 (17-18.6) | Â |
Male:Female | 13:6 | 18:2 | Â |
Mean BSA (m <2>) | 1.9 | 2 | 0.36 |
Elevated Troponin | 0 | 19 | < 0.01 |
Mean LV EF (%) | 61 | 62 | 0.32 |
(+) LGE | 0 | 18 | < 0.01 |
Longitudinal 4C Strain | -18.4 ± 3.9 | -14.6 ± 3.5 | < 0.01 |
Longitudinal 2C Strain | -18.7 ± 4.9 | -15.2 ± 5.1 | 0.03 |
Global Circumferential Strain | -22.7 ± 3.2 | -17.9 ± 3.5 | < 0.01 |
Circumferential Basal Strain | -22.8 ± 4.5 | -18.2 ± 4.6 | < 0.01 |
Circumferential Mid-ventricular Strain | -20.5 ± 3.6 | -17.4 ± 2.3 | < 0.01 |
Circumferential Apical Strain | -24.7 ± 5.0 | -18.1 ± 5.6 | < 0.01 |