Table 3 Univariate analysis of severe dyspnoea-related factors at hospital discharge
Dyspnoea <5 points N=199 | Dyspnoea ≥5 points N=59 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age >70 years | 44 (22.1) | 18 (30.5) | 0.221 |
Female Sex | 86 (43.2) | 15 (25.4) | 0.009 |
Respiratory Disease | 44 (22.1) | 23 (39.0) | 0.017 |
History of heart disease | 129 (64.8) | 40 (67.8) | 0.876 |
Sinus rhythm | 103 (51.8) | 34 (57.6) | 0.552 |
Preserved ejection fraction | 86 (43.2) | 17 (28.8) | 0.08 |
Severe COPD | 26 (13.1) | 16 (27.1) | 0.016 |
Previous admission for exacerbation | 103 (51.8) | 47 (79.7) | <0.0001 |
Domiciliary oxygen therapy | 17 (8.5) | 16 (27.1) | 0.001 |
Admission in the intensive care unit | 56 (28.1) | 14 (23.7) | 0.21 |
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation | 33 (16.6) | 14 (23.7) | 0.38 |
Opioid treatment | 32 (16.1) | 20 (33.9) | 0.003 |
Mobility problems | 100 (50.3) | 47 (79.7) | <0.0001 |
Depression | 73 (36.7) | 41 (70.5) | <0.0001 |