Table 4 Secondary endpoints (cardiovascular events and infection-related hospitalizations) in low- and high-ferritin patients
Secondary endpoints | Total (n = 116) | LF (n = 87) | HF (n = 29) |
|---|---|---|---|
CV events | 23 | 13 | 10 |
AMI | 4 (17%) | 2 (15%) | 2 (20%) |
Cerebral infarction | 13 (57%) | 8 (62%) | 5 (50%) |
Cerebral hemorrhage | 6 (26%) | 3 (23%) | 3 (30%) |
Infection-related hospitalizations | 36 | 25 | 11 |
Bacteremia and sepsis | 10 (28%) | 8 (32%) | 2 (18%) |
Pulmonary | 11 (31%) | 6 (24%) | 5 (45%) |
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary | 7 (19%) | 5 (20%) | 2 (18%) |
Skin and soft tissue | 7 (19%) | 5 (20%) | 2 (18%) |
Bone and joint | 1 (2.8%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |