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	−2.335	0.021*
ESR mm/h
Mean ± SD	16.76 ± 18.00	29.74 ± 31.19	−3.166	0.002*
Range	0 - 88	4.1 - 125	−3.166	0.002*