Table 2. Clinical Characteristics and risk factors of study subjects.
| Characteristics | Patients ( n = 46) |
|---|---|
| Causes of MR | |
| MVP | 40 (87.0%) |
| Rheumatic heart disease | 6 (13.0%) |
| Total | 46 (100%) |
| Degree of MR | |
| Severe | 32 (69.6%) |
| Moderate | 14 (30.4%) |
| Sudden onset of Dyspnea | |
| During exertion | 18 (39.1%) |
| During light exercise | 5 (10.9%) |
| During paroxysmal or lying dyspnea | 3 (6.5%) |
| NYHA classification | |
| I | 28 (60.9%) |
| II | 13 (28.3%) |
| III | 2 (4.4%) |
| IV | 3 (6.5%) |
Notes.
- MR
- Mitral regurgitation
- MVP
- Mitral valve prolapse
- NYHA
- New York Heart Association