Table 2 Patient characteristics.
From: Vortex ring behavior provides the epigenetic blueprint for the human heart
Ischemic cardiomyopathy n = 12 | Dilated cardiomyopathy n = 11 | |
|---|---|---|
NYHA class* | I (2), II (6), III (3), IV (1) | II (3), III (6), IV (1) |
Diastolic dysfunction (28) | Impaired relaxation = 5 Pseudonormal = 3 Restrictive = 4 | Impaired relaxation = 4 Pseudonormal = 2 Restrictive = 2 Uncertain = 3 |
Scar size, % of LVM | 17 (2–34) | 0 |
ECG QRS duration, ms | 162 (138–184) | 167 (114–186) |
Diabetes mellitus, n | 1 | 1 |
Beta blocker, n | 11 | 10 |
ACEi or ARB†, n | 12 | 11 |
Diuretics, n | 9 | 8 |
Platelet inhibitor, n | 7 | 6 |
Lipid-lowering drug, n | 8 | 5 |
