Table 1 Baseline Characteristics
| Â | Male (n = 24) | Female (n = 42) | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 44.5 ± 13.5 | 45.9 ± 14.3 | 0.686 |
LV Mass BSA (g/m2) | 98.8 ± 53.7 | 57.1 ± 18.3 | 0.001 |
Ejection Fraction (%) | 66 ± 7 | 66 ± 8 | 0.794 |
Maximal Wall thickness (mm) | 14.5 ± 6.8 | 9.6 ± 2.5 | 0.002 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 125.1 ± 12.5 | 119.7 ± 20.8 | 0.264 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 72.5 ± 9.6 | 70.1 ± 12.7 | 0.436 |
Pre-contrast basal septal T1 (ms) | 912 ± 53 | 954 ± 56 | 0.004 |
Pre-contrast mid septal T1 (ms) | 915 ± 48 | 952 ± 52 | 0.007 |
Pre-contrast mean septal T1 (ms) | 914 ± 48 | 953 ± 51 | 0.003 |
Global Longitudinal Strain (%) | -16.3 ± 5.7 | -20.2 ± 5.0 | 0.007 |
Global Circumferential Strain (%) | -25.0 ± 4.9 | -24.0 ± 5.2 | 0.49 |