TABLE 2.
Characteristics of patients who underwent genetic counseling by year in the cardiogenetics electrophysiology clinic
| Characteristics | 2019 | 2020 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 47 | n = 48 | ||
| Age (years) | 56 ± 18 | 54 ± 14 | .53 |
| Male (%) | 26 (55) | 31 (65) | .36 |
| Self‐reported race and ethnicity (%) | .69 | ||
| White, non‐Hispanic | 46 (44) | 32 (67) | – |
| Black, non‐Hispanic | 2 (4) | 3 (6) | – |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9 (19) | 11 (23) | – |
| Asian, non‐Hispanic | 5 (11) | 2 (4) | – |
| Other, non‐Hispanic | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | – |
| Telemedicine (%) | 0 (0) | 48 (100) | <.001 |
| Family member of proband (%) | 3 (6) | 8 (17) | .12 |
| State of residence (%) | .21 | ||
| New York | 38 (81) | 29 (60) | |
| New Jersey | 8 (17) | 14 (29) | |
| Connecticut | 1 (2) | 2 (4) | |
| Florida | 0 | 1 (2) | |
| Maryland | 0 | 1 (2) | |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 1 (2) | |
| Genetic testing (%) | 40 (85) | 40 (83) | .81 |