Table 1 Characteristics of the study populations.
Healthy subjects (n = 20) | Tricuspid regurgitation (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 31 ± 7 | 54 ± 14 |
Female, n (%) | 9 (45%) | 15 (60%) |
Body surface area (m2) | 1.80 ± 0.19 | 1.89 ± 0.22 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 63 ± 11 | 75 ± 13 |
SBP (mm Hg) | 120 ± 7 | 135 ± 22 |
DBP (mm Hg) | 75 ± 5 | 77 ± 11 |
Tricuspid annular dilation n (%) | - | 8 (32%) |
Tenting / tethering n (%) | - | 6 (24%) |
Tricuspid valve prolapse, n (%) | - | 6 (26%) |
Pulmonary hypertension | - | 8 (32%) |
History of heart transplantation | - | 5 (20%) |
History of endocarditis, n (%) | - | 3 (12%) |
History of chest radiation therapy | - | 3 (12%) |
Symptoms, n (%) | - | 14 (56%) |
Cardiovascular risk factors, n (%) | ||
Coronary artery disease | - | 3 (12%) |
Hypertension | - | 7 (28%) |
Hyperlipidemia | - | 1 (4%) |
Diabetes mellitus | - | 1 (4%) |
Enlarged right ventricle, n (%) | - | 9 (36%) |
CMR TR RVol ≥ 45 ml | - | 9 (36%) |
