Table 1. Baseline characteristics, and overall outcomes for the referred population.
Characteristic |
Total (N=216) |
---|---|
Mean age ± SD, years |
60.6 ± 17.1 |
Male, n (%) |
128 (59) |
Median referral to clinic time (IQR), days |
2 (1–5) |
Referral indication, n (%) | |
Chest pain |
158 (73) |
Syncope |
23 (11) |
Palpitations |
19 (9) |
Documented arrhythmia |
16 (7) |
Miscellaneous |
1 (0.5) |
Safety outcomes, n (%) | |
Direct admission from clinic |
8 (4) |
90-day mortality |
0 (0) |
90-day major adverse cardiovascular events |
2 (0.9) |
90-day all-cause unscheduled re-presentation |
40 (19) |
90-day unscheduled re-presentation with same presenting complaint |
18 (8) |
Patient experience outcomes |
Surveyed (N=52) |
Mean overall experience, n/5 |
4.8 |
Concerns addressed in clinic, n (%) |
50 (96) |
Seen in a timely manner, n (%) |
52 (100) |
Key: IQR = interquartile range; SD = standard deviation