Cohort 2 echocardiographic features and NT-proBNP results
| TEE characteristic . | NT-proBNP . | |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal (n = 259) . | Normal (n = 83) . | |
| LVEF, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 72 (28) | 2 (2) |
| Normal | 187 (72) | 81 (98) |
| IVS thickness, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 119 (46) | 2 (2) |
| Normal | 140 (54) | 81 (98) |
| Strain rate, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 232 (90) | 27 (33) |
| Normal | 27 (10) | 56 (67) |
| Any abnormality on TTE, n (%) | ||
| Detected | 237 (92) | 27 (33) |
| Not Detected | 22 (8) | 56 (67) |
| TEE characteristic . | NT-proBNP . | |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal (n = 259) . | Normal (n = 83) . | |
| LVEF, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 72 (28) | 2 (2) |
| Normal | 187 (72) | 81 (98) |
| IVS thickness, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 119 (46) | 2 (2) |
| Normal | 140 (54) | 81 (98) |
| Strain rate, n (%) | ||
| Abnormal | 232 (90) | 27 (33) |
| Normal | 27 (10) | 56 (67) |
| Any abnormality on TTE, n (%) | ||
| Detected | 237 (92) | 27 (33) |
| Not Detected | 22 (8) | 56 (67) |
Cutoffs for abnormal findings: LVEF <55%, IVS thickness >14 mm, and strain rate ≥−18.