Table 2.
In-hospital events and treatment strategy.
| Variables | Emotional stress (n = 24) | Physical stress (n = 60) | p-value ∗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening arrhythmia | 1 (4.16) | 8 (13.33) | 0.43 |
| NPPV and intubation | 3 (12.50) | 28 (46.66) | <0.01 |
| Inotropic agents | 2 (8.33) | 14 (23.33) | 0.13 |
| Resuscitation | 1 (4.1) | 6 (10) | 0.66 |
| Defibrillator-Implantation | 1 (4.16) | 0 (0) | 0.28 |
| VA-ECMO | 0 (0) | 1 (1.6) | 1.00 |
| Admission to ICU, length of stay | 2.83 ± 2.01 | 6.02 ± 8.28 | 0.06 |
| In-hospital death | 0 (0) | 6 (10) | 0.17 |
| Thromboembolic events | 1 (4.16) | 10 (16.66) | 0.16 |
| Acquired Long QTs | 13 (54.16) | 41 (68.33) | 0.27 |
| Cardiogenic Shock | 2 (8.33) | 14 (23.33) | 0.20 |
∗p-values for the comparison between emotional and physical stress group; NPPV, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation; VA-ECMO, veno-arterial extracorporal membrane oxygenation; ICU, Intermediate care unit. Bold values mean p < 0.05.