Table 1 Patients and family caregivers characteristics (n = 40 dyads)
Characteristics | Patients (n = 40) | Caregivers (n = 40) |
|---|---|---|
Age, years (mean, range) | 62.45 (45–78) | 59.55 (36–79) |
Males | 28 (70%) | 12 (30%) |
Marital status | ||
 Married | 37 (92.5) | – |
 Co-habilitating | 3 (7.5%) | – |
Employment | ||
 Employed | 20 (50%) | 24 (60%) |
 Unemployed or retired | 20 (50%) | 16 (40%) |
Education, years (median, range) | 14.0 (7–30) | 14.7 (10–30) |
Social deprivation (SIMD) | ||
 SIMD 1–2 | 10 (25%) | – |
 SIMD 3–5, out of area | 30 (75%) | – |
Diagnosis | ||
 STEMI | 9 (22.5%) | – |
 NSTEMI | 21 (52.5%) | – |
 Unstable angina | 5 (12.5%) | – |
 Stable angina | 5 (12.5%) | – |
 Revascularisation |  |  |
 Thrombolysis | 2 (5%) | – |
 PCI | 32 (80%) | – |
 CABG | 1 (2.5%) | – |
Left ventricular ejection fraction | ||
  > 50% | 21 (52.5%) | – |
 30–49% (mild-moderate impairment) | 17 (42.5%) | – |
  < 29% (severe impairment), or missing | 2 (5%) | – |
Cardiac history | ||
 PCI | 5 (12.5%) | – |
 CABG | 3 (7.5%) | – |
 Myocardial infarction | 4 (10%) | – |
Co-morbid conditions | ||
 Hypertension | 23 (57.5%) | – |
 Diabetes mellitus | 2 (5%) | – |
Other CVD risk factors | ||
 Smoking | 16 (40%) | – |
  Missing data | 10 (25%) | – |
 Hypercholesterolaemia | 21 (52.5%) | – |
  Missing data | 2 (5%) | – |
Medications | ||
 ACE/ARB | 22/3 (62.5%) | – |
 Beta blocker | 29 (72.5%) | – |
 Diuretics | 2 (5%) | – |
 Antidepressants | 6 (15%) | – |