Cardiac structure and function in the two groups of patients
| No PPHTN | PPHTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM). | ||
| PPHTN, portopulmonary hypertension; IVRT, isovolumic relaxation time. | ||
| n | 38 | 9 |
| Left atrial size (mm) (normal 19–40) | 40.6 (0.8) | 38.1 (2.2) |
| Posterior wall thickness (mm) (normal 6–11) | 9.0 (0.3) | 9.5 (0.4) |
| Septal thickness (mm) (normal 6–11) | 10.0 (0.3) | 9.7 (0.7) |
| Left ventricular mass (g) (normal 102–287) | 136.5 (8.2) | 131.1 (8.4) |
| Left ventricular ejection fraction (%) (normal >50) | 62.7 (2.1) | 64.0 (1.4) |
| E/A ratio (normal <1.2) | 1.1 (0.1) | 1.1 (01.) |
| Deceleration time (ms) (normal 170–220) | 201 (11) | 238 (20) |
| IVRT (ms) (normal: 60–90) | 82 (4) | 80 (4) |