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Characteristics of the patients who were included in the final analysis and those excluded
| Variables | Included cases (n = 39,420) | Excluded cases (n = 2798) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (y) | 55.7 | 55.4 | .434 |
| Females, n (%) | 19,765 (50.1) | 1415 (50.6) | .659 |
| Mortality, n (%) | 2053 (5.2) | 139 (5.0) | .580 |
| Reaching the composite endpoint∗, n (%) | 5559 (14.1) | 225 (8.0) | <.001 |
Events that took place within 30 days after hospitalization.
