Table 1 Distribution of the cause of death in older patients treated with USPD
Cause of death | 0-3 M (n, %) | 3-6 M (n, %) | > 6 M (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total | 31 (100) | 14 (100) | 85 (100) |
Cardiovascular diseases | 11 (35.5) | 5 (35.7) | 24 (28.2) |
Multiple organ failure | 7 (22.6) | 2 (14.3) | 9 (10.6) |
Infections | 1 (3.23) | 1 (7.14) | 9 (10.6) |
Malignancy | 1 (3.23) | 0 (0) | 5 (5.9) |
Respiratory failure | 4 (12.9) | 0 (0) | 2 (2.35) |
Unknown | 6 (19.4) | 6 (42.9) | 34 (40.0) |
Others | 1 (3.23) | 0 (0) | 2 (2.4) |