Parameter Whole CTI IVC Middle Ventricular p value
Temporal fluctuation in contact force (mg/s) – no sheath used 103.5±93.8 19.3±12.0 188.8±92.1 102.8±32.3 All <0.0001
Temporal fluctuation in contact force (mg/s) – long sheath used
31.0±18.3
16.1±7.3
36.5±17.2
40.8±17.7
IVC vs Mid or IVC vs V <0.0001, Mid vs V p=0.085
p value <0.0001 0.025 <0.0001 <0.0001