Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the studied population categorised into 3 subgroups, shown as mean ± SD
From: Left ventricular torsional dynamics post exercise for LV diastolic function assessment
Group | All patients (n = 88) | 1 (n = 28) | 2 (n = 30) | 3 (n = 30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Predicted exercise capacity | Predicted exercise capacity | Predicted exercise capacity | |||
≤100% | 101-125% | ≥126% | |||
Age (yrs) | 60 ± 12 | 58 ± 13 | 62 ± 11 | 60 ± 11 | p=0.4 |
Males/Females | 46/42 | 14/14 | 14/16 | 18/12 | p=0.6 |
History of hypertension | 39 | 18 | 14 | 7 | p<0.01 |
History of diabetes mellitus | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | p<0.01 |
Weight (kg) | 78 ± 17 | 81 ± 18 | 81 ± 21 | 74 ± 13 | p=0.5 |
Height (m) | 1.65 ± 0.1 | 1.63 ± 0.1 | 1.63 ± 0.1 | 1.6 ± 0.1 | p=0.8 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 29 ± 5.8 | 29 ± 6.2 | 32 ± 6.6 | 26 ± 2.6 | p=0.1 |
METS achieved | 8.9 ± 2.9 | 6.2 ± 2.4 | 9.3 ± 2 | 11.3 ± 1.8 | p<0.000 |