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Table 3 Comparison of 3DE SVEF with 2DE for normal or abnormal segments

From: Real-time three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiographic segmental volume analysis: a quantitative and objective tool for assessing regional left ventricle wall motion in patients with ischemic heart disease

 

2DE result

P-value

 

Normal segment

Abnormal segment

 

3DE SVEF (%)

52.7 ± 15.0

35.5 ± 14.4

 < 0.001

  1. Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Hypokinesia and akinesia segments were classified as abnormal
  2. 3DE three-dimensional echocardiography, SVEF segmental volume ejection fraction, 2DE two-dimensional echocardiography