Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients Completing the Discrete Choice Experiment Examining Preferences of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease for Invasive Versus Conservative Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome
| Characteristic | Result (N=140) |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 64 (16) |
| Male sex, n (%) | 72 (52) |
| Estimated glomerular filtration rate, mean (SD), mL/min per 1.73 m2 | 37 (26) |
| Duration of chronic kidney disease,* mean (SD), y | 9 (6) |
| Prior invasive procedure, n (%) | 39 (28) |
| Prior heart attack, n (%) | 19 (14) |
| Prior stroke, n (%) | 10 (7) |
| History of acute kidney injury, n (%) | 12 (9) |
| Prior dialysis treatment, n (%) | 5 (4) |
| Received dialysis modality education, n (%) | 32 (24) |
| Have made a dialysis treatment choice, n (%) | 78 (56) |
| Goals of care designation,† n (%) | |
| Includes resuscitation | 61 (66) |
| No resuscitation | 31 (34) |
*
Based on 127 respondents.
†
Based on 92 respondents.