Prevalence of rheumatic valvular heart disease based on diagnostic criteria (n=2019)
| Diagnostic criteria | No. | Prevalence per 1000 (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical diagnosis with echocardiographic confirmation | 2 | 0.99 | |
| Echocardiographic diagnosis with normal clinical examination | 8 | 3.96 | <0.03 |
| Total | 10 | 4.95 (2.4 to 9.1) |