Table 1 Background characteristics, N = 229
Characteristica | Valueb |
|---|---|
Demographics | |
Age (years) | 82.0 (2.2) |
Gender (male) | 201 (87.8%) |
Education (lower)c | 102 (44.5%) |
Living alone (yes) | 55 (24.3%) |
Clinical factors | |
Time since implantation (years) | 5.5 (4.2%) |
ICD-indication (primary prevention) | 65 (28.4%) |
Resynchronization therapy (CRT-D, yes) | 57 (24.9%) |
Shock experience (yes) | 76 (33.9%) |
Generator replacement (yes) | 73 (31.9%) |
Co-morbidity | |
Myocardial infarction | 92 (40.2%) |
Atrial fibrillation | 125 (54.6%) |
Heart failure | 131 (57.2%) |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 32 (14.0%) |
Diabetes mellitus | 33 (14.4%) |
Stroke | 27 (11.8%) |
Cancer | 29 (12.7%) |