Table 6 Summary of cardiovascular problems found in patients with MDS reported in the literature; NR = not reported

Septal defects

Atrial*

5/78

1/1

6/79 (8%)

[9, 32, 69, 77]

Ventricular

1/1

NR

1/1 (100%)

[67]

Vascular defects

Patent ductus arteriosus

9/46

1/1

10/47 (21%)

[9, 17, 24, 32, 40, 68]

Other

Cardiomegaly

4/87

NR

4/87 (5%)

[1, 5, 77]

Heart failure

5/21

NR

5/21 (24%)

[17, 48]

Myocarditis/pericarditis

1/5

1/1

2/6 (33%)

[1, 75]