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Baseline characteristics and risk factors of the study patients
| Characteristic/risk factor | Study patients (n = 84) |
|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 58 ± 13 |
| Male sex | 50 (60%) |
| Hypertension | 57 (68%) |
| Present smoking | 23 (27%) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 30 (36%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 17 (20%) |
