Table 2—

Summary of echocardiographic features of the patient over time

Echocardiographic feature	November 2003	July 2004	September 2004	April 2005	August 2005	October 2005
Aortic valve regurgitation	+1	+1	+1	+1	+2– +3	+1
Mitral valve regurgitation	0	0	0	+2	+2	+1
Estimated right ventricular systolic pressure mmHg	40	45	45	Normal	Normal	Normal
Left ventricle ejection fraction	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal