Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of patients.
| CHD Group (n = 9) | Control Group (n = 9) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 0 | 5 |
| Gestational age at birth (wks) | 38.4 × (37.0–39.4) | 36.6 × (32.1–40.3) |
| Birth weight (g) | 2553 × (1997–3148) | 2278 × (1889–3481) |
| Degree of murmur | ||
| 2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 4 | |
| Echo diagnosis | ||
| VSD | 6 | |
| TOF | 1 | |
| PA-VSD | 1 | |
| Single ventricle | 1 | |
| Prenatal diagnosis | 2 | |
| Age at measurement (days) | 8 × (1–26) | 12 × (3–26) |
Data are presented as medians (ranges) or numbers. The degree of heart murmur was graded according to the Levine grading scale. CHD: congenital heart defect; VSD: ventricular septal defect; TOF: tetralogy of Fallot. PA-VSD: pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect.