Fig. 6From: Fast assessment of long axis strain with standard cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a validation study of a novel parameter with reference values a and b Box and Whiskers plot of LAS-epi/mid for the comparison of male and female showed significant higher values in male subjects (* = significant difference between male and female, p < 0.0001). Regression analysis revealed significant lower values for LAS-epi/mid in younger persons (p < 0.001)Back to article page