Table 4.
Cross-tabulation of baseline characteristics and LVSD/asymptomatic LVEF decline
| Total number of patients | No cardiac toxicity | LVSD or Asymptomatic LVEF Decline | RR (95% CI) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||||
| Age at study entry (yrs) | |||||
| <50 | 132 | 126 (95) | 6 (5) | - | 0.58 |
| ≥50 | 274 | 265 (97) | 9 (3) | 0.72 (0.26-1.99) | |
| Baseline LVEF (%) | |||||
| ≤55 | 40 | 36 (90) | 4 (10) | - | 0.05 |
| >55 | 366 | 355 (97) | 11 (3) | 0.30 (0.10-0.90) | |
| History of Hypertension | |||||
| Yes | 118 | 113 (96) | 5 (4) | - | 0.77 |
| No | 288 | 278 (97) | 10 (3) | 0.82 (0.29-2.35) | |
| History of Diabetes | |||||
| Yes | 30 | 27 (90) | 3 (10) | - | 0.09 |
| No | 376 | 364 (97) | 12 (3) | 0.32 (0.10-1.07) |
LVSD: Left ventricular systolic dysfunction
LVEF: Left ventricular ejection fraction