Table 1.
Average Age and BMI (±SD), Sex Distribution, and HF Etiology (Ischemic Versus Nonischemic) of the Patients Whose Hearts Were Used in this Study
| Group | Age | BMI (kg/cm2) | Sex | HF Etiology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2D-HF | 56±8 | 32.6±1.5 | All male | 3 ischemic, 1 dilated |
| OB-HF | 51±12 | 33.5±3.7 | 5 male, 1 female | 2 ischemic, 4 dilated |
| L-HF | 53±9 | 21.8±2.0 | 4 male, 3 female | 5 dilated, 2 hypertrophic |
| OB-NF | 55±13 | 33.0±2.3 | 4 male, 2 female | NA |
| L-NF | 61±18 | 25.5±1.8 | 3 male, 3 female | NA |
BMI indicates body mass index; HF, heart failure; L, lean; NA, not available; NF, nonfailing heart; OB, obese; T2D, type 2 diabetes.