title: Multivariate analysis of pacemaker patient survivorship.
abstract: Multiple risk factors of patient mortality need to be evaluated and combined to serve practical purposes. A multivariate statistical model is illustrated here with a large data set and a simulated example. The piecewise parametric model is shown to be simple, efficient, and is suggested to be a good tool for routine usage. The approach should provide a more concise characterization of mortality in terms of multiple risk factors. The results of data analysis also provide a good reference for further explorations.
mesh_terms: D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000401:mortality*; D011379:Prognosis; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States