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Baseline clinical characteristics of study population (n = 18)
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 65 ± 8 |
| Male (n) | 96% (17) |
| Ejection fraction | 62 ± 15% |
| Arterial hypertension (n) | 86% (15) |
| Hypercholesterolemia (n) | 86% (15) |
| Diabetes mellitus (n) | 18% (3) |
| Current smoker (n) | 32% (6) |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 126 ± 26 |
| HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (n) | 76% (14) |
| ACE inhibitors (n) | 68% (15) |
| AT-1 receptor blockers (n) | 9% (2) |
