Abnormal findings detected with the standard echocardiographic device in 107 patients referred for cardiac evaluation during consultation rounds
| Total number of findings was 71. Some patients had more than one finding. The regurgitation jets noted are of moderate or severe degree. Trivial or mild regurgitation jets were characterised as normal. | |
| Left ventricular dysfunction | 33.8% |
| Left ventricular hypertrophy | 28.0% |
| Left ventricular dilatation | 11.2% |
| Mitral valve regurgitation | 7.0% |
| Dilated ascending aorta | 7.0% |
| Pericardial effusion | 4.2% |
| Aortic valve regurgitation | 4.0% |
| Tricuspid valve regurgitation | 3.0% |
| Mitral valve stenosis | 1.4% |