TABLE 3.
Summary of changes in maximum change in heart rate, performance status, and employment or study status between the initial and last clinic visits.
| Initial visit | Last visit | |
|---|---|---|
| ΔHR median (IQR) | 38 (34–43.5) | 17.5 (13–28) |
| PS median (IQR) | 4 (2–6) | 1 (0–2) |
| Employment or study status | ||
| Continued with the same job description or went to school | 10 (31.3%) | 22 (68.8%) |
| Continued with a job description different from that before the onset of illness or needed several days off per week from school | 8 (25%) | 4 (12.5%) |
| Leave of absence or school leave | 13 (40.6%) | 5 (15.6%) |
| Retirement | 1 (3.1%) | 1 (3.1%) |
Abbreviations: PS, Performance status; ΔHR, Maximum change in heart rate.