Demographic characteristics and functional status of recipients with BScc and Sorin valves
| BScc recipients (n = 50) | Sorin recipients (n = 82) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 59.7 (12.6) | 61.5 (11.0) |
| Number of men (%) | 33 (66) | 49 (60) |
| Number with only primary school education (%) | 19 (38) | 36 (44) |
| Number single/divorced/widowed (%) | 16 (32) | 12 (15) |
| Functional status | ||
| NYHA I (%) | 37(74) | 69 (84) |
| NYHA II (%) | 9 (18) | 6 (7) |
| NYHA III (%) | 2 (4) | 2 (2) |
| NYHA IV (%) | 2 (4) | 5 (6) |
NYHA, New York Heart Association heart failure classification.