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Characteristics of the patients
| Complete sample | Low SES patients | High SES patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, N (%) | 202 (100) | 106 (52.5) | 96 (47.5) |
| Males, N (%) | 106 (52.5) | 43 (40.6) | 63 (65.6) |
| Females, N (%) | 96 (47.5) | 63 (59.4) | 33 (34.4) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 71.9 (7.8) | 72.6 (8.0) | 71.0 (7.4) |
| Severity of the disease/NYHA class, mean (SD) | 2.2 (1.0) | 2.4 (1.0) | 2.0 (1.0) |
