Table 3

Cox regression analysis for the primary endpoint of all-cause mortality

HR95% CIp Value
Primary prevention versus no ICD0.400.19 to 0.850.016
Secondary prevention versus no ICD0.480.26 to 0.890.019
CRT-D versus ICD0.760.45 to 1.290.31
Age (>60 years vs <60 years)1.210.87 to 1.680.27
Male0.630.43 to 0.920.02
Ischaemic cardiomyopathy0.760.52 to 1.10.15
Atrial fibrillation versus sinus rhythm1.510.99 to 2.290.05
β-Blocker0.800.59 to 1.090.17
Spironolactone0.960.72 to 1.270.78
Amiodarone1.150.75 to 1.760.52
NYHA class III versus NYHA II1.790.78 to 4.10.17
NYHA class IV versus NYHA II2.280.98 to 5.340.06
EF (>20% vs <20%)0.830.62 to 1.090.18
Year of listing for transplantation (per year)1.020.98 to 1.060.37
  • HRs and 95% CIs are presented.

  • CRT-D, cardiac resynchronisation therapy plus defibrillator; EF, ejection fraction; ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator; NYHA, New York Heart Association.