Table 1 Comparison of DCM patients and the control group with normally directed rotation
n | apical rotation (°) | basal rotation (°) | twist (°) | torsion (°/cm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DCM | 47 | 4.06±2.55 | -4.18±2.17 | 7.36±3.87 | 1.36±0.73 |
control group | 24 | 5.54±1.76 | -5.58±2.15 | 9.98±2.91 | 2.31±0.82 |
significance | p<0.02 | p<0.02 | p<0.01 | p<0.001 |