Table I.
Patient Characteristics (N=610)
| Characteristics | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <65 | 16 | 2.6 |
| 65 – 74 | 160 | 26.2 |
| 75 – 84 | 318 | 52.1 |
| 85+ | 116 | 19.0 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 347 | 56.9 |
| Female | 263 | 43.1 |
| Race | ||
| White | 557 | 91.3 |
| Black | 17 | 2.8 |
| Other | 36 | 5.9 |
| MDS risk category | ||
| Low-risk | 170 | 27.9 |
| High-risk | 153 | 25.1 |
| Risk not specified | 287 | 47.1 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Congestive heart failure | 87 | 14.3 |
| Ischemic heart disease | 218 | 35.7 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 39 | 6.4 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 30 | 4.9 |
| Myocardial infarction | 32 | 5.3 |
| Diabetes or diabetes with complications | 107 | 17.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 121 | 19.8 |
| Rheumatologic disease | 20 | 3.3 |
| Depression or schizophrenia | 38 | 6.2 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 30 | 4.9 |
| Ulcer | 15 | 2.5 |
Low-risk (RA, RARS, RCMD, 5q del); High-risk (RAEB); Risk not specified (Therapy-related MDS and MDS, NOS)