| Parameters |
Frequency(%) |
χ2 |
P-Value |
| Haematocrit Levels |
| Mild |
Moderate |
Severe |
| Raised JVP |
1(11.11) |
4(10.00) |
8(72.73) |
0.866 |
0.649 |
| Displaced apex |
6(66.67) |
28(70.00) |
8(72.73) |
2.044 |
0.36 |
| Active precordium |
5(55.56) |
15(37.5) |
6(54.55) |
3.922 |
0.141 |
| Loud P2 |
6(66.67) |
35(87.50) |
9(81.81) |
3.97 |
0.1373 |
| Leg oedema |
0(0) |
1(2.50) |
3(27.27) |
9.216 |
0.01* |
| RV heave |
1(11.11) |
2(5.00) |
4(36.36) |
8.238 |
0.016* |
| ↑CTR>0.5 |
4(44.44) |
37(92.5) |
11(100.00) |
22.67 |
0.00001* |
*Statistically significant (the degree of freedom = 2), RV heave = Right ventricular heave (Left parasternal heave).
↑CTR = increased cardiothoracic ratio. |
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