Table 1 Baseline Characteristics

Age, years

54 (18–72; 16)

Weight, kg

78 (44–123; 20)

Body mass index, kg/m²

25.5 (17.2–38.8; 5)

Sex, % female

20.7

 Ischemic

38

 Idiopathic

48.9

 Congenital

5.4

 Other

7.6

High urgency, %

56.5

Ventricular assist device^a, %

43.2

IABP, %

12

Mechanical support (ECMO, ECLS), %

8.7

Sodium, mmol/L

138 (129–143; 4)

Creatinine, mg/dl

1.08 (0.46–3.38; 0.5)

Creatinine Clearance, ml/min

87 (31–218; 45.5)

Bilirubin, mg/dl

0.8 (0.2–5.2; 0.9)

Total Cholesterol, mg/dl

181 (95–304; 77)

Uric acid, mg/dl

6.3 (1.5–14.4; 2.6)

Hemoglobin, g/dl

11.8 (7.8–17.7; 4.1)

LVEF, %

17.3 (5–82; 5)