* Data are presented as numbers (%), mean ± SD, or median (interquartile range). The percentages are based on the total number of episodes or patients and it can differ among variables.
** Significant edema was defined as those with ≥3+
*** It is presented as median (minimum-maximum)
Abbreviations: AVR= aortic valve replacement; BSA = body surface area; CHD = congenital heart disease; IE = infective endocarditis; INR = international normalized ratio; JVP = jugular venous pressure; MVR = mitral valve replacement; NYHA= New York Heart Association; RHD = rheumatic heart disease; TV =tricuspid valve; TVR= tricuspid valve replacementTable 2- Echocardiographic findings before and after treatment