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Diagnostic values of the analyzed variables
| Variable | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preexisting cardiac disease (DELC) | 79.5 | 51.2 | 62.3 | 71.2 |
| Preexisting cardiac disease (age) | 69.9 | 73.2 | 72.5 | 70.6 |
| Cardiac-related cause of death (DELC) | 78.0 | 40.9 | 36.4 | 81.0 |
| Cardiac-related cause of death (age) | 72.0 | 60.9 | 44.4 | 83.3 |
PPV positive predictive value, NPV negative predictive value
