Table 1 Patient characteristics
ICM (n = 42) | NIDCM (n = 27) | |
|---|---|---|
Age mean (range) | 67 ± 7.4 (47-81) | 65 ± 8.7 (47-80) |
Sex M/F | 41/1 | 24/3 |
NYHA class | II-IV | II-IV |
LVEF % | 33 ± 8.0 | 28 ± 7.0 |
LVIDd mm | 62 ± 8.83 | 69 ± 9.53 |
Medications % | ||
Β-Antagonists | 86 | 92 |
ACE-inhibitors | 58 | 75 |
Loop diuretics | 70 | 13 |
Aldosterone antagonists | 34 | 46 |
Digitoxin | 4 | 21* |
Nitrate | 9 | 3 |