Table 1 Summary of FT parameters obtained by CVI42 and TomTec. Data are presented as mean±standard deviation (SD). (*) Shows a statistically significant p-value (<0.05).

Radial Strain (%)

Short-axis basal

34.98±9.78

37.71±9.85

0.21

Radial Strain (%)

Short-axis mid

32.65±13.04

35.72±13.37

0.34

Radial Strain (%)

Short-axis apical

25.96±13.83

49.85±24.19

<0.001*

Radial Strain (%)

2-Chamber

32.11±13.33

36.84±9.03

0.11

Radial Strain (%)

4-Chamber

26.27±8.14

38.32±15.38

<0.001*

Circumferential Strain (%)

Short-axis basal

−25.79±5.11

−19.38±3.58

<0.001*

Circumferential Strain (%)

Short- axis mid

−24.93±5.79

−18.3±4.43

<0.001*

Circumferential Strain (%)

Short-axis apical

−29.05±7.03

−22.14±6.45

<0.001*

Longitudinal Strain (%)

2-Chamber

−22.21±6.89

−17.62±3.04

0.025

Longitudinal Strain (%)

4-Chamber

−21.52±7.18

−19.87±10.75

0.45