Parameters

values

Fonctionnal Signs n (%)

NYHA class

II

III

IV

chest pain

exertional hepatalgia,

cough

Physical signs n (%)

Hepatomegaly

47 (63.5)

24 (32.4)

3 (4.1)

8 (10.8)

19 (25.7)

16 (21.6)

69 (93.2)

Hepato jugular reflux

68 (91.9)

Edema of the lower limbs

67 (83.8)

Ascites

64 (86.5)

Spontaneous turgidity of the jugular veins

51 (68.9)

Collateral venous circulation

47 (63.5)

Pleural effusion

46 (62.2)

Splenomegaly

3 (4.1)

Fever

3 (4.1)

Facial puffiness

2 (2.7)

Alteration of general condition

2 (2.7)

Jaundice

chest radiograph

mean cardiothoracic ratio mean (extreme)

Pericardial calcifications n (%)

pleural effusions n (%)

electrocardiogram

sinus rhythm n (%)

atrial fibrillation n (%)

peripheral micro-voltage n (%)

Doppler echocardiography

Pericardial effusion n(%)

The mean ejection fraction mean(extreme)

2 (2.7)

0.51 (0.45 - 0.57).

42 (56.7)

25 (33.8)

47 (63.5)

14 (19)

29 (39.2)

21 (28.4)

0.58 (0.49 to 0.68)