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Table 7 Severity classification for immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis based on risk of developing CHB

From: Complete heart block is a significant predictor of mortality in immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis

Predictor variables

Mild All of:

Moderate Any 1 of:

Severe

Troponin T

 ≤ 1000 ng/dL

TnT > 1000 ng/dL

-

ECG*

   

 PR interval

 ≤ 200 ms

 > 200 ms

-

 QRS duration

 ≤ 120 ms

 > 120 ms

-

 Sokolow Lyon Index

 > 14 mV

 ≤ 14 mV

-

CHB

Not present

Not present

Present

Mortality rate (100 person-days) (95% CI)

0

0.126 (0.05 to 0.33)

0.741 (0.31 to 1.78)

Proportion (%)

7 (20.59%)

20 (58.82%)

7 (20.59%)

Cox HR for linear association between severity and mortality rate

HR 6.273 (2.127 to 18.506), p < 0.001

  1. *ECG electrocardiogram refers to admission ECG