Table 2.
Peri-procedural and in-hospital complications.
| Variable | Syncope and inducible VA (n = 285) | Secondary preventive indication (n = 1885) | p value | Odds ratio (95%-CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 1 (0.4) | 11 (0.6) | 0.62 | 0.60 (0.08–4.66) |
| For cardiac reasons | 1 (100.0) | 5 (45.5) | 0.30 | – |
| Survival time, days | 14 | 12 (5–22) | 1 | – |
| MACCE | 1 (0.4) | 11 (0.7) | 1 | 0.54 (0.07–4.23) |
| Complication requiring intervention | ||||
| Pericardial effusion | 0 (0) | 3 (0.2) | 1 | – |
| Hemothorax | 0 (0) | 3 (0.2) | 1 | – |
| Pneumothorax | 0 (0) | 9 (0.5) | 0.62 | – |
| Pocket hematoma | 2 (0.7) | 22 (1.2) | 0.76 | 0.60 (0.14–2.56) |
| Complication not requiring intervention | ||||
| Pericardial effusion | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.1) | 0.27 | 6.01 (0.37–96.42) |
| Hemothorax | 0 (0) | 1 (0.1) | 1 | – |
| Pneumothorax | 1 (0.4) | 2 (0.1) | 0.37 | 3.01 (0.27–33.27) |
| Pocket hematoma | 1 (0.4) | 7 (0.4) | 1 | 0.94 (0.12–7.70) |
| Other | 2 (0.8) | 19 (1.2) | 0.76 | 0.63 (0.15–2.71) |
Values are presented as n (%) or median (IQR). Variables were compared using the Fisher’s exact test or the Mann–Whitney U test.
CI confidence interval, MACCE major adverse cardiac or cerebrovascular event, VA ventricular arrhythmia.