Neuroticism personality trait is associated with Quality of Life in patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Table 1 Demographic data and clinical characteristics in all chronic heart failure patients (n = 36)

Age, yr	54 ± 12
Gender, (M/F)	30/6
BMI, kg/m²	28.3 ± 4.9
NYHA class I/II/III	(10/20/6)
LVEF	33% ± 10%
CHF Etiology
Non-ischemic	18 (50%)
Ischemic	18 (50%)
Medical treatment
ACE inhibitors	88%
β-blockers	85%
Diuretics	85%
Spironolactone	52%
Amiodarone	35%
Digitalis	11%
Nitrates	20%
Antiplatelets	44%
Anticoagulants	23%

Continuous variables values are presented as means ± SD. BMI: Body mass index; NYHA: New York Heart Association; LVEF: Left ventricle ejection fraction; ACE: Angiotensin-converting enzyme; CHF: Chronic heart failure.