Table 2

Cognitive function test results

NHV (n=21) HF (n=81) HF-CSR (n=23)
Premorbid IQ113.5 (1.9)107 (1.4)110 (2.4)
Reitan test (s)62.4 (10.3)95.1 (8)113.7 (24.7)
PASAT, 2 second (n correct)32.5 (3.3)27 (1.3)25.4 (2.5)
PASAT, 4 second (n correct)51.1 (2)49 (1.1)45.9 (2.1)
PASAT (total n incorrect)35.1 (4.5)45.3 (2.2)48.1 (4)
Reaction time (s)0.6 (0.05)0.86 (0.03)2-150 1 (0.07)2-150
Steer Clear (number hit)33 (4.6)66.7 (6.2)2-150 103.2 (17.5)2-150
  • All results are mean (SEM).

  • 2-150 p ⩽ 0.005 v NHV.

  • HF, heart failure without Cheyne-Stokes respiration; HF-CSR, heart failure with Cheyne-Stokes respiration; NHV, normal healthy volunteers; PASAT, paced auditory serial addition test.