Echocardiographic findings*
| Medical treatment (n=28) | Surgical treatment (n=38) | |
|---|---|---|
| *More than one finding was present in some patients. | ||
| Vegetations | 4 (14%) | 10 (26%) |
| Paravalvar leak | 3 (11%) | 4 (11%) |
| Annular abscess | 2 (7%) | 6 (16%) |
| Aortoventricular dehiscence | 0 | 2 (5%) |
| New valve regurgitation | 14 (37%) | 21 (55%) |