Inflammatory markers

Congenital (n = 111)

Rheumatic (n = 40)

t-test

p-value

CRP mg/l

Mean ± SD

8.97 ± 15.65

16.70 ± 23.08

−2.335

0.021*

Range

0 - 78

0 - 105

ESR mm/h

Mean ± SD

16.76 ± 18.00

29.74 ± 31.19

−3.166

0.002*

Range

0 - 88

4.1 - 125