Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of the patients at discharge.
| All HF patients (n = 72) | With events (n = 27) | Without events (n = 45) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical examination | ||||
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 80.3 (9.3) | 82.3 (9.1) | 79.2 (9.9) | 0.19 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 133.5 (16.6) | 136.8 (20.8) | 131.5 (13.3) | 0.19 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 77.3 (13.6) | 76.5 (13.6) | 77.8 (13.8) | 0.70 |
| Medication at discharge | ||||
| ACEI/ARBs [n (%)] | 56 (77.8) | 22 (81.5) | 34 (75.6) | 0.77 |
| Aldosterone antagonist [n (%)] | 52 (72.2) | 20 (74.1) | 32 (71.1) | 0.96 |
| CCB [n (%)] | 29 (40.3) | 12 (44.4) | 17 (37.8) | 0.76 |
| Beta-blockers [n (%)] | 43 (59.7) | 18 (66.7) | 25 (55.6) | 0.49 |
| Loop diuretics/HCT [n (%)] | 58 (80.6) | 25 (92.6) | 33 (73.3) | 0.09 |
| Digoxin [n (%)] | 37 (51.4) | 13 (48.1) | 24 (53.3) | 0.86 |
| Statins [n (%)] | 60 (83.3) | 24 (88.9) | 36 (80.0) | 0.51 |
| Antithrombotics [n (%)] | 58 (80.6) | 21 (77.8) | 37 (82.2) | 0.88 |
Continuous variables are presented as median (interquartile range) or mean (standard deviation). Categorical variables are expressed as number (percentages). ACEI/ARB: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers; BP: blood pressure; CCB: calcium channel blocker; HCT: hydrochlorothiazide.