Table 3

 Predictors of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD)

FactorsPercentage with LVSDRelative riskp Value (condition present v absent)
AF, atrial fibrillation; CTR, cardiothoracic ratio.
Men v women42.3 v 23.11.8<0.001
Age >60 v <60 years33.5 v 20.81.6<0.001
AF v no AF52.6 v 27.81.9<0.001
Diabetes v no diabetes49.4 v 29.11.7<0.001
IHD v no IHD36.5 v 29.11.30.04
CTR >0.5 v <0.544.3 v 17.82.5<0.001
Abnormal v normal ECG48.4 v 19.52.5<0.001