Characteristics of patients (n = 20) with acute coronary syndrome or cardiac catheterization in the preceding year*
| Characteristic | No. (%) of patients† |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | |
| Mean ± SD | 65.2 ± 11.4 |
| Range | 42–83 |
| Sex | |
| Male | 15 (75) |
| Female | 5 (25) |
| Previous consults with a cardiologist | |
| Yes | 16 (80) |
| No | 4 (20) |
| Frequency of previous cardiology visits | |
| Not at all | 4 (20) |
| Less than once per year | 5 (25) |
| Once per year | 7 (35) |
| More than once per year | 4 (20) |
| Previous consult with a nephrologist | |
| Yes | 14 (70) |
| No | 6 (30) |
| Frequency of previous nephrology visits | |
| Not at all | 6 (30) |
| Once per year | 5 (25) |
| More than once per year | 9 (45) |
| Years with kidney disease | |
| < 5 | 6 (30) |
| 5–10 | 5 (25) |
| ≥ 10 | 4 (20) |
| Not aware of kidney disease | 5 (25) |
| Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis | |
| Yes | 4 (20) |
| No | 16 (80) |