Causes of death among 35 patients
| Cause of death . | No. of patients4-150 . |
|---|---|
| Cardiac event | 74-151,‡ |
| Respiratory failure | 6‡ |
| Infection | 4 |
| POEMS | 3 |
| Cancer | 34-153 |
| Renal failure | 44-155 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Other | 5# |
| Cause of death . | No. of patients4-150 . |
|---|---|
| Cardiac event | 74-151,‡ |
| Respiratory failure | 6‡ |
| Infection | 4 |
| POEMS | 3 |
| Cancer | 34-153 |
| Renal failure | 44-155 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Other | 5# |
The deaths of 2 patients were attributed to more than 1 cause.
Includes 3 patients with congestive heart failure.
Includes 1 patient who died of cardiorespiratory arrest.
Includes acute myelogenous leukemia, cholangiocarcinoma, and cancer not otherwise specified.
Includes 1 patient who died of shock and renal failure.
#Includes suicide, cachexia, inanition, shock, and stroke.