Table 2 Comparison of mean values of T2* and native T1 between controls versus TDT patients
Variable | T2* value (ms) | Native T1 value (ms) |
|---|---|---|
Control (n = 30) | 41 ± 9.6 | 1398 ± 112 |
TDT patients without CIO (n = 20) | 35.2 ± 6.8 | 1165 ± 72 |
TDT patients with mild CIO (n = 15) | 17.6 ± 2.1 | 899 ± 82 |
TDT patients with moderate CIO (n = 12) | 12.6 ± 2.4 | 743 ± 72 |
TDT patients with severe CIO (n = 8) | 6.4 ± 3.3 | 607 ± 79 |
P value | 0.03* | 0.01* |