Characteristics of surviving and non-surviving patients at follow up
| Non-survivors (n=14) | Survivors (n=53) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD) unless otherwise indicated. DBP, diastolic blood pressure; ESV, end systolic volume; EDV, end diastolic volume; LVDD, left ventricular end diastolic diameter; LVSD, left ventricular end systolic diameter. | |||
| Age (years) | 74 (7) | 73 (6) | NS |
| Male sex | 11 (79%) | 33 (62%) | NS |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 121 (22) | 138 (28) | <0.05 |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 75( 9) | 82 (15) | NS |
| Ejection fraction | 0.30 (0.11) | 0.37 (0.10) | <0.05 |
| LVSD (mm) | 54 (15) | 45 (12) | <0.05 |
| LVDD (mm) | 64 (13) | 55 (9) | <0.05 |
| ESV (ml) | 129 (60) | 78 (43) | <0.001 |
| EDV (ml) | 176 (68) | 119 (52) | <0.01 |