Precipitant factors*
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Precipitant | |
| Anaemia | 41 (41%) |
| Ischaemia | 37 (37%) |
| Idiopathic | 17 (17%) |
| Worsening renal function | 11 (11%) |
| Arrhythmia | 11 (11%) |
| Respiratory tract infections | 10 (10%) |
| Non-adherence to diet | 7 (7%) |
| Alcohol | 5 (5%) |
| Non-adherence to medication | 4 (4%) |
| Smoking | 3 (3%) |
| Exposure to environmental stress | 3 (3%) |
| Uncontrolled hypertension | 1 (1%) |
| Mental stress | 1 (1%) |
*A Patient may have had more than one precipitant factor.