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Study sample characteristics of the screening and replication cohorts
| Cohort | N | Female (%) | Age (years) | LV-EF (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | ||||
| DCM cases | 9 | 33 | 57 ± 5.4 | 27 ± 7.5 |
| Controls | 8 | 38 | 42 ± 14 | 60 ± 4.0 |
| Replication | ||||
| DCM cases | 30 | 37 | 58 ± 14 | 25.6 ± 8.4 |
| Controls | 28 | 46 | 57 ± 12 | 61.5 ± 5.3 |
For the control patients: Female, female donor status of transplanted heart; LV-EF, left ventricular ejection fraction.
