Parameter | Diffuse type (n = 40) | Localized type (n = 18) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 39.3 ± 16.4 | 38.6 ± 14.0 | 0.88 |
Gender (male, %) | 24 (60%) | 13 (72.2%) | 0.39 |
Pericardial effusion Size (n = 58) | |||
Mild | 2 (5.0%) | 3 (16.7%) | |
Moderate | 6 (15.0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Massive | 26 (65.0%) | 11 (61.1%) | |
None | 6 (15.0%) | 4 (22.2%) | 0.58 |
Pericardial wall thickening (n = 48)a | n = 33 | n = 15 | |
Frequency on echo | 9 (27.3%) | 0 (0%) | 0.04 |
Frequency on other exams | 31 (93.9%) | 2 (13.3%) | 0.00 |
Pericardial cavity mass (n = 51)a | n = 34 | n = 17 | |
Frequency on echo | 8 (23.5%) | 9 (52.9%) | 0.04 |
Frequency on other exams | 11 (32.4%) | 17 (100%) | 0.00 |
In-hospital mortality (n = 36) | n = 24 | n = 12 | |
5 (20.8%) | 1 (8.3%) | 0.64 |