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Echocardiographic findings pre treatment according to the degree of compromised myocardial function
| Echocardiographic findings | Group A | Group B | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVEF≥55%, n (%) | 0 (0) | 9 (41) | < 0.001 |
| LVEF 45–54%, n (%) | 0 (0) | 13 (59) | < 0.001 |
| LVEF 36–44%, n (%) | 5 (50) | 0 (0) | < 0.001 |
| LVEF ≤35%, n (%) | 5 (50) | 0 (0) | < 0.001 |
| Coronary dilation, n (%) | 1 (10) | 0 (0) | – |
| Mitral regurgitation, n (%) | 9 (90) | 14 (64) | < 0.01 |
| Pericardial effusion, n (%) | 4 (40) | 3 (14) | ns |
LVEF Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
