Table 1 Comparison of mean values, (standard deviations), and range for LV mass (g), LV mass index (g/m2), and LV mass/height (g/m) for digital and strip chart readings, and the mean differences between the two methods.
Mean Values | Digital | Strip Chart | Mean Difference | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LV Mass (g) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Mean (SD) | 197.8 (57.8) | 186.9 (54.4) | -9.1 (10.8) | 0.36 |
   Range | 69.0–352.0 | 80.4–326.7 | -58.3–40.6 |  |
LV Mass (g/m2) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Mean (SD) | 101.6 (21.0) | 96.9 (20.1) | -4.6 (8.6) | 0.37 |
   Range | 35.0–162.1 | 40.8–160.1 | -32.4–25.2 |  |
LV Mass (g/m) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Mean (SD) | 116.7 (26.8) | 111.4 (31.8) | -5.2 (9.9) | 0.36 |
   Range | 40.4–204.1 | 47.0–185.6 | -34.7–25.2 |  |