TABLE 1.
Characteristics of cases and controls
| Cases (n= 34) | Controls (n=15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.4 (43-88) | 61.8 (32-84) |
| Gender Male Female |
20 (58.8%) 14 (41.2%) |
9 (60.0%) 6 (40.0%) |
| Mitral Regurgitation Grade O 1 2 3 4 |
- - 14 15 5 |
15 - - - - |
| Ejection Fraction < 50% > 50% |
20 14 |
0 15 (100%) |
| Functional Mitral Regurgitation | 34 (100%) | - |
| Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation | 17 (50%) | - |
| Coronary Angiography Yes No |
32 (94%) 2 (6%) |
15 (100%) 0 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 28 (82%) | 0 |
| Procedure MVR + CABG MVR CABG AVR AVR + CABG PFO Closure |
17 (50%) 9 (26%) 6 (18%) 1 (3%) 1 (3%) - |
- - 5 (33%) 7 (47%) 2 (13%) 1 (7%) |
AVR: aortic valve replacement; CABG: coronary artery bypass graft; MVR: mitral valve replacement; PFO: patent foramen ovale