Table 1 Patient characteristics
Controls (n = 6) | MR group (n = 54) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | 31 ± 5 | 58 ± 14 |
Male, n (%) | 5 (83) | 42 (78) |
BSA, m2 | 1.9 ± 0.2 | 1.9 ± 0.2 |
Coronary artery disease, n (%) | 0 | 6 (11) |
Hypertension, n (%) | 0 | 39 (72) |
Diabetes, n (%) | 0 | 6 (11) |
Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 0 | 22 (41) |
NYHA I/II/III-IV, n | 6/0/0 | 22/19/13 |
Mitral valve prolapse | ||
Posterior leaflet, n | – | 37 |
Anterior leaflet, n | – | 3 |
Bileaflet (Barlow´s disease), n | – | 14 (3) |