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Baseline patient characteristics
| Characteristic | All patients (n=425) | Warfarin (n=295) | No warfarin (n=130) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years | 70.6 | 71.3 | 69.2 |
| ≥75 years of age, % | 42 | 64.4 | 56.2 |
| Female sex, % | 40 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Hypertension, % | 62 | 62.4 | 61.4 |
| Congestive heart failure, % | 44 | 46.3 | 26.2 |
| Current smoker, % | 12 | 7.08 | 6.13 |
| Previous stroke/TIA, % | 21 | 23.4 | 17.7 |
| Diabetes mellitus, % | 20 | 17.9 | 23.9 |
| Angina, % | 22 | 26.0 | 25.3 |
| Myocardial infarction, % | 27 | 34.8 | 26.0 |
| Valvular disease, % | 10 | 12.5 | 4.6 |
TIA Transient ischemic attack
