TABLE 1.
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and control groups
| Characteristic | MVP group | Control group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 19.7±1.6 | 19.9±1.5 | 0.62 |
| Sex, male, n (%) | 42 (72) | 38 (63) | 0.48 |
| Height, m | 1.89±0.11 | 1.79±0.09 | 0.0003 |
| Weight, kg | 61.6±7.9 | 60.5±9.5 | 0.64 |
| Body surface area, m2 | 1.88±0.08 | 1.78±0.16 | 0.004 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 76.8±14.3 | 74.2±15.7 | 0.51 |
| Systolic BP, mmHg | 115.1±8.5 | 117.8±9.4 | 0.25 |
| Diastolic BP, mmHg | 68.6±7.4 | 71.7±8.9 | 0.15 |
Data presented as mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. BP Blood pressure; bpm Beats per minute