Comparison of familial and non-familial index patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
| Familial | Non-familial | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 30 | 71 | |
| Age at study entry (years) (mean (SD)) | 51.2 (13.1) | 48.8 (17.6) | 0.434 |
| Range | (18.4 to 72.5) | (0.5 to 75) | |
| Length of follow up (years) (mean (SD)) | 6.1 (4.7) | 5.9 (4.2) | 0.864 |
| Range | (0.1 to 13) | (0 to 12.6) | |
| Age at follow up (years) (mean (SD)) | 58.7 (14.2) | 56.4 (17.4) | 0.495 |
| Range | (19.1 to 79.9) | (24.7 to 80.2) | |
| Number deceased | 12 | 29 | |
| Number transplanted | 5 | 18 | |
| Age at death or transplant (years) (mean (SD)) | 57.4 (15.4) | 59.0 (14.2) | |
| Range | (19.1 to 79.9) | (24.7 to 80.2) | |
| Five year survival (%) | 51.5 | 55.7 | 0.561 |