Table 2 Comparison between the 2 study groups as regards different study variables
| Â | Normal group (N = 50) | Ectasia group (N = 50) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 54.02 ± 9.54 (32–70) | 56.31 ± 8.85 (36–72) | 0.220 | |
Male sex | 28 (56.0%) | 41 (82.0%) | 0.005 | |
Smoking | 14 (28.0%) | 29 (58.0%) | 0.002 | |
DM | 17 (34.0%) | 29 (58.0%) | 0.016 | |
Dyslipidemia | 10 (20.0%) | 13 (26.0%) | 0.476 | |
Family history of premature IHD | 6 (12.0%) | 10 (20.0%) | 0.275 | |
Hypertension | 22 (44.0%) | 26 (52.0%) | 0.423 | |
SBP | 121.70 ± 15.31 (100–160) | 128.60 ± 15.35 (100–160) | 0.027 | |
DBP | 78.80 ± 12.06 (60–110) | 79.60 ± 9.68 (60–100) | 0.715 | |
QRS fragmentation | 6 (12.0%) | 47 (94.0%) | 0.000 | |
Pulmonary artery pressure (mmHg) | 36.70 ± 14.90 | 36.82 ± 13.90 | 0.967 | |
Mitral regurgitation | Grade 1 | 19 (38%) | 18 (36%) | 0.663 |
Grade 2 | 6 (12%) | 5 (10%) | ||
Grade 3 | 2 (4%) | 1 (2%) | ||
Grade 4 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ||
Diastolic dysfunction | Grade 1 | 17 (34.0%) | 24 (48%) | 0.044 |
Grade 2 | 0 (0%) | 3 (6%) | ||
Grade 3 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ||
Grade 4 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ||