Table 6.
Univariate analysis of predictors of arrhythmic outcomes.
| Factor | Hazard ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite endpoint | |||
| Apical HCM | 2.42 | 1.38–4.22 | 0.002 |
| LV apical aneurysm | 3.70 | 1.12–12.27 | 0.03 |
| Maximal segmental wall thickness (per mm) | 0.93 | 0.82–1.05 | 0.25 |
| Family history of unexplained SCD | 1.07 | 0.44–2.59 | 0.88 |
| Unexplained syncope | 0.95 | 0.39–2.29 | 0.90 |
| LGE ≥ 15% | 3.82 | 1.21–12.08 | 0.02 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 1.38 | 0.71–2.71 | 0.35 |
| Presence of ER pattern on ECG | 0.95 | 0.29–3.12 | 0.94 |
| Sustained monomorphic VT | |||
| Apical HCM | 5.89 | 1.78–16.90 | 0.003 |
| LV apical aneurysm | 6.20 | 1.64–23.40 | 0.01 |
| Maximal segmental wall thickness | 0.80 | 0.63–1.02 | 0.07 |
| Family history of unexplained SCD | 5.20 | 1.65–16.36 | 0.01 |
| Unexplained syncope | 3.34 | 1.05–10.66 | 0.04 |
| LGE ≥ 15% of LV mass | 7.41 | 0.77–71.27 | 0.08 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 0.74 | 0.23–2.34 | 0.61 |
| Presence of ER pattern on ECG | 1.85 | 0.40–8.44 | 0.43 |
LGE, late gadolinium enhancement; ER, early repolarization; LV, left ventricular; SCD, sudden cardiac death.