| Variables | Category | Yes | M/SD | |
| N | % | |||
| NYHA | I | 7 | 4.9 | 2.86 (0.470) |
| II | 6 | 4.2 | ||
| III + IV | 129 | 90.8 | ||
| CCI | 1 - 2 | 2 | 1.4 | 7.35 (1.14) |
| >3 | 140 | 98.6 | ||
| Medication | ACE-I | 122 | 85.9 | 5.78 (0.87) |
| Beta blockers | 125 | 88.0 | ||
| Anticoagulants | 140 | 98.6 | ||
| Diuretics | 140 | 98.6 | ||
| A2 receptor blockers | 14 | 9.9 | ||
| Calcium channel blocker | 123 | 86.6 | ||
| Lanoxin | 18 | 12.7 | ||
| Lipid lowering drugs | 139 | 97.9 | ||