Severity of LVH in 24 infants receiving dexamethasone and 18 controls (median and ranges)
| Increase in IVSd mmts (mm) | IVSd (% of baseline) | Increase in LVPWd mmt (mm) | LVPWd (% baseline) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | ||||
| Median | 1.62-150 | 67%2-150 | 1.32-150 | 56%2-150 |
| Range | (1.1–3.1) | (26–176) | (0.5–2.5) | (26–200) |
| Controls | ||||
| Median | 0.1 | 3% | 0.3 | 15% |
| Range | (−0.8–1) | (−24–37) | (−0.7–1.6) | (−19–94) |
↵2-150 Mann Whitney p<0.001 compared with controls.