* 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