Table 1
Initial echocardiogram (n=28)Most recent echocardiogram (n=19)
MedianRatio of test doneMedianRatio of test done
(IQR)(%)(IQR)(%)
Time (days)0390 (93–799)
Increased LVIDa (cm)5.2 (4.4–5.6)11/28 (39)4.8 (4–5.6)5/19 (26)
LVEFb35% (26–46)47% (37–50)
RWMA present24/24 (100)16/18 (89)
Decreased longitudinal strain13/13 (100)8/8 (100)
  • IQR: interquartile range; LVID: left ventricular internal diameter; LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction; RWMA: regional wall motion abnormalities.

  • a Increased LVID >5.3cm;

  • b LVEF: Mild impairment: 45–54%; moderate: 36–44%; severe: ≤35%.