Table 1. Baseline demographics in patients presenting with and without malperfusion.
| Variable | Malperfusion (n=26) | No malperfusion (n=75) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.5 [46–63] | 59 [45–67] | 0.72 |
| Male gender | 76.9% [20] | 62.7% [47] | 0.19 |
| Race | 0.58 | ||
| White | 50.0% [13] | 61.3% [46] | |
| Black | 46.2% [12] | 34.7% [26] | |
| Other | 3.9% [1] | 4.0% [3] | |
| Tobacco use | 11.5% [3] | 13.3% [10] | 0.23 |
| Hypertension | 65.4% [17] | 66.7% [50] | 0.23 |
| Diabetes | 7.7% [2] | 8.0% [6] | 0.23 |
| NYHA | 0.24 | ||
| Class I | 11.5% [3] | 2.7% [2] | |
| Class II | 11.5% [3] | 10.7% [8] | |
| Class III | 19.2% [5] | 34.7% [26] | |
| Class IV | 38.5% [10] | 28.0% [21] | |
| Unknown | 19.2% [5] | 24.0% [18] | |
| Dialysis dependence | 7.7% [2] | 4.0% [3] | 0.04 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 8.0% [2] | 8.5% [6] | 0.80 |
| Previous heart surgery | 3.9% [1] | 13.3% [10] | 0.03 |
NYHA, New York Heart Association.