Observed	n	%
Valvular lesion	Aol	26	58
	AoS	6	14
	AoDL	13	28
Etiology	RD*	31	69
	Congenital	11	25
	Endocarditis	2	4
	Degenerative	1	2
NYHA functional Class	I	4	8
	II	26	58
	III	15	34
	IV	0	0
Preoperative rhythm	Sinus	43	96
	Junctional	1	2
	AF	1	2
CTI	<0.50	9	20
	0.50-0.60	30	67
	>0.60	6	13
Operation	Primary	43	96
	Reoperative	2	4

Table 1. Clinical Data

n = number, % = precentage; Aol = aortic insufficiency; AoS = aortic stenosis; AoDL = aortic double lesion; RD = rhumatic disorder; AF = atrial fibrillation; CTI = cardiothoracic index; NYHA = New York Heart Association. *12 patients had combined mitral lessions.