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Patient characteristics by group.
| ARVC group | DCM group | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 51 | 60 |
| Male | 9/18 | 12/18 |
| Device type | ||
| ICD (%) | 17 (94) | 4 (22) |
| CRT-D (%) | 1 (6) | 14 (78) |
| Secondary prevention (%) | 13 (28) | 15 (17) |
| Median no. of leads | 2 | 3 |
| RV lead site | ||
| Septal (%) | 13 (72) | 9 (50) |
| Apical/free wall (%) | 5 (28) | 9 (50) |
| Active RV lead fixation (%) | 17 (94) | 17 (94) |
