TABLE 2

Statistical Significance and Relative Risk Calculated for Independent Predictors of a Negative ΔEF

Independent predictors of negative ΔEFMean ΔEF (%)P value vs. mean of 0Relative risk
Stress to scan time < 45 min−0.960.041.2
Transient dilatation (>1)−1.60.011.3
Rest EDV 70–100 mL−2.10.0071.1
Rest ESV 25–50 mL−1.60.031.5
Rest EF > 70%−2.70.041.2
Stress EF < 50%−2.60.0031.4