Fig. 3

Comparison between 3D TEE semi-automated MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE anatomically correct diameters. Linear regression analysis between 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE AP diameter using an assumption of a circular shape for the MA (A). Linear regression analysis between 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE ALPM diameter using an assumption of a circular shape (B). Linear regression analysis between 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE AP and ALPM diameters using an assumption of an elliptical shape for the MA (C), Bland-Altman analysis of 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE AP diameter using a circular assumption for the MA (D), Bland-Altman analysis of 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE ALPM diameter using an assumption of a circular shape for the MA (E), Bland-Altman analysis of 3D TEEsa MA area direct measurement and MA area derived from 3D TEE AP and ALPM diameters using an assumption of an elliptical shape for the MA (F). ALPM: anterolateral to posteromedian, AP: anteroposterior, MA: mitral annulus, 3D TEE: 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, 3D TEEsa: 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography semi-automated method