Table 3. Echocardiographic findings at the time of diagnosis and after treatment.
| Variable | First echocardiography (n=46) | Follow-up echocardiography (n=6) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 23 (50.0) | 0 |
| Valve anomaly | 12 (26.1) | 2 (33.3) |
| Pericardial effusion | 14 (30.4) | No improvement: 3 (50.0) |
| Improvement: 3 (50.0) | ||
| LVM (g) | 67.97±21.25 | 70.12±23.25 |
| EF (%) | 66.91±28.76 | 69.78±27.63 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 13.41±2.56 | 14.74±2.66 |
Values are presented as number (%), or mean±standard deviation.
LVM: left ventricular mass, EF: ejection fraction, BMI: body mass index.