Table 5.
Clinical and nonclinical predictors of ICD deactivation.a.
| Predictor variables | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1 | 0.98–1.02 | 0.94 |
| Gender | 0.70 | 0.37–1.34 | 0.28 |
| NYHA | 1.05 | 0.72–1.54 | 0.79 |
| Myocardial infarction | 0.98 | 0.62–1.55 | 0.94 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.92 | 0.56–1.50 | 0.72 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 | 0.64–1.57 | 0.99 |
| LVEF (⩽30) | 1.33 | 0.85–2.08 | 0.21 |
| Indication (primary prevention) | 1.38 | 0.88–2.18 | 0.16 |
| ICD discussions | <0.01 | ||
| Before implantation | 1.65 | 0.44–6.23 | 0.46 |
| After implantation | 69.3 | 26.45–181.59 | <0.01 |
| DNR order | 6.83 | 4.19–11.12 | <0.01 |
| DNI order | 6.41 | 3.75–10.96 | <0.01 |
| Palliative care team consultation | 8.67 | 2.76–27.21 | <0.01 |
| Shocks | 0.81 | 0.52–1.28 | 0.36 |
| Year of death | 2.05 | 1.51–2.78 | <0.01 |
a
Univariable logistic regression analyses.
OR: odds ratio; 95% CI: 95% confidence interval; NYHA: New York Heart Association; LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction; DNR: do-not-resuscitate; DNI: do-not-intubate.