Table 1 Clinical and demographic data of the study groups.
| Group N | Group R | Group D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 60 (3) | 61 (5) | 61 (6) |
| Men (n) | 11 (74%) | 12 (80%) | 12 (80%) |
| HTN (n) | 6 (40%) | 10 (67%)* | 11 (74%)* |
| DM (n) | 4 (27%) | 5 (34%) | 5 (34%) |
| Hyperlipidaemia (n) | 3 (20%) | 3 (20%) | 2 (14%) |
| Current smoking (n) | 3 (20%) | 9 (60%)* | 10 (67%)* |
| Echocardiography | |||
| Diameter of left atrium (mm) | 31.05 (4.21) | 32.14 (4.30) | 31.23 (4.02) |
| Diameter of left ventricle (mm) | 48.25 (7.45) | 49.34 (8.06) | 48.39 (8.19) |
| Ejection fraction (%) | 60.12 (11.42) | 59.29 (12.20) | 58.34 (11.31) |
*p<0.01 v group N. Data are mean (SD) unless shown otherwise.