From: Improvement of primary care for patients with chronic heart failure: a pilot study
 | n = 77 | % |
---|---|---|
Sex | Â | Â |
   Male | 32 | 42 |
   Female | 44 | 58 |
Mean age (youngest and oldest) | 78 sd 10,3 (44-92) | Â |
Years since diagnosis on average | 6 | Â |
NYHA class | Â | Â |
   I | 16 | 23 |
   II | 29 | 41 |
   III | 19 | 27 |
   IV | 7 | 10 |
Smoking | Â | Â |
   Yes | 9 | 13 |
   No | 60 | 87 |
Causes of heart failure (more than one possible): | Â | Â |
   - Coronary heart disease | 36 | 47 |
   - Hypertension | 44 | 57 |
   - Others (e.g. rhythm disorders) | 19 | 25 |
Co morbidity | Â | Â |
   - Myocardial infarction in medical history | 16 | 21 |
   - Angina pectoris | 25 | 32 |
   - CABG or PCI in medical history | 8 | 10 |
   - Hypertension | 34 | 44 |
   - Asthma | 3 | 4 |
   - COPD | 13 | 17 |
   - Diabetes mellitus | 24 | 31 |
   - Hypothyroid disease | 3 | 4 |
   - Hyperthyroid disease | 3 | 4 |
   - Rhythm disorders, e.g. atrial fibrillation | 11 | 14 |
   - Others | 52 | 68 |