Table 2 Comparison of the reported comorbidities related to chronic organ dysfunction during the 2-years pre-ICU and two years post-ICU period, for the whole population (n = 882)
Comorbidity | Pre-ICU n, (%) | Post-ICU n, (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Chronic cardiac disease | 140 (16) | 220 (25) | < 0.001 |
Chronic respiratory disease | 79 (9) | 118 (13) | < 0.001 |
Chronic renal disease | 46 (5) | 87 (10) | < 0.001 |
Chronic hepatic disease | 45 (5) | 55 (6) | ns |