Variable | |
Age | 67±12 |
Male gender | 125 (80%) |
Cause of heart failure | |
Ischaemic | 91 (58%) |
Non-ischaemic | 65 (42%) |
Duration of heart failure (months) | 7±12 |
Atrial fibrillation | 30 (19%) |
Left bundle branch block | 17 (11%) |
Diabetes | 34 (22%) |
Hypertension | 32 (21%) |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 130±25 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 80±14 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 80±14 |
Medication | |
β blockers | 146 (93%) |
ACE inhibitors | 145 (93%) |
Spironolactone | 47 (31%) |