Table 2

Demographic characteristics and major clinical information of patients with APE

APE (n = 40)

AGE (y)

Mean ± SD
75.5 ± 6.8
Range
61–84
Sex (no. of patients)

M
25
F
15
Cause of APE (no. of patients)

Systolic dysfunction
20
Diastolic dysfunction
12
Valvular disease
8
Mechanical ventilation
8
No invasive ventilation
32

Copetti et al. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2008 6:16   doi:10.1186/1476-7120-6-16