Table 1 Patient characteristics.
Variable | n = 71 |
|---|---|
Age, years | 81 ± 6 |
Men, n | 32 (45%) |
Edwards SAPIEN XT, n | 39 (55%) |
CoreValve, n | 32 (45%) |
Logistic Euroscore, % | 21 ± 14 |
Ejection fraction, % | 52 ± 12 |
Left ventricular mass, g | 229 ± 76 |
Left ventricular mass index, g/m² | 131 ± 40 |
NYHA functional classification, n | |
I | 1 (1%) |
II | 9 (13%) |
III | 50 (70%) |
IV | 11 (16%) |
Diabetes mellitus, n | 23 (32%) |
Hypertension, n | 58 (81%) |
Hypercholesterolemia, n | 48 (67%) |
Renal insufficiency, n | 26 (36%) |
Smoker, n | 15 (21%) |
