Table 1. Patient characteristicsa.
| Total cohort (n = 34) | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Age (years) | 57.5 (47–63) |
| Sex (male) | 26 (76) |
| Race (white) | 21 (62) |
| Past Medical History | |
| Known cirrhosis | 23 (68) |
| MELD Score | 30 (24–40) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13 (38) |
| Esophageal varices | 20 (59) |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 14 (41) |
| Interventions performed during hospitalization | |
| EGD | 28 (82) |
| TIPS | 24 (71) |
a
Categorical variables are presented as count (frequency) and continuous variables as median (interquartile range). Abbreviations are listed as EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, TIPS: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.