Table 4. Patient characteristics for individuals with HCM and elevated (>15 J) and normal (≤ 15 J) DFT.
| Characteristic | Elevated DFT | Normal DFT | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years ± s.d.) | 51.5 ± 18.5 | 53.3 ± 14.8 | 0.69 |
| Male sex, % | 47 | 63 | 0.25 |
| LVEF, % (±s.d.) | 62.5 ± 7.17 | 64.8 ± 7.63 | 0.29 |
| Septal thickness (cm) | 2.45 ± 0.80 | 2.47 ± 0.62 | 0.92 |
| LV mass, g (±s.d.) | 364.4 ± 137.8 | 400.3 ± 143.8 | 0.42 |
| LV mass index, g/cm2 (±s.d.) | 188.2 ± 64.2 | 198.5 ± 60.0 | 0.59 |
| QRS duration, ms (±s.d.) | 136.9 ± 28.4 | 129.5 ± 28.1 | 0.37 |
Notes.
- DFT
- defibrillation threshold
- HCM
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- LV
- left ventricular
- LVEF
- left ventricular ejection fraction
- s.d.
- standard deviation