Table 2.
Characteristics of subjects of sudden cardiac arrest in exercise-group and rest-group.
| Variable | Exercise-related SCA (n = 47) | SCA at rest (n = 43) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (SD) | 60(14) | 67 (14) | 0.016 |
| Male gender | 92% (43) | 79 % (34) | 0.094 |
| Time to EMS arrival, min (SD) | 7.1(5.0) | 9.0 (4.3) | 0.065 |
| Prior diagnosed CAD | 17% (8) | 30 % (13) | 0.14 |
| Prior congestive heart failure | 2.1% (1) | 24 % (10) | 0.002 |
| Prior cardiac disease | 40% (19) | 63 % (27) | 0.034 |
| Prior hypertension | 30% (14) | 55 % (24) | 0.017 |
| Prior dyslipidemia | 17% (8) | 19 % (8) | 0.80 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 15% (7) | 26 % (11) | 0.19 |
| SCA due to ischemic heart disease | 89% (42) | 81% (35) | 0.28 |
CAD, Coronary Artery Disease; EMS, Emergency Medical Service; SCA, Sudden Cardiac Arrest; SD, Standard Deviation. Statistically significant p-values (< 0.05) are highlighted as bold values.