Table 2.
Baseline Clinical Characteristics by Randomization Groupa
| Characteristic | Traditional CR n = 92 | Tailored CR n = 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 130 ± 17 | 125 ± 19 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 73 ± 11 | 71 ± 10 |
| Resting heart rate, bpm | 71 ± 10 | 71 ± 11 |
| Percent body fat | 37 ± 6 | 37 ± 6 |
| LDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 92 ± 32 | 90 ± 32 |
| HDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 44 ± 14 | 46 ± 13 |
| Triglyceride level, mg/dL | 161 ± 79 | 146 ± 74 |
| Fasting glucose level, mg/dl | 106 ± 31 | 107 ± 37 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 31 ± 7 | 31 ± 7 |
| Weight, lbs | 179 ± 41 | 180 ± 43 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 100 ± 15 | 100 ± 16 |
| Pack-years smoked | 16 ± 22 | 18 ± 25 |
| Peak exercise capacity, METS | 5 ± 2 | 6 ± 3 |
| Peak treadmill time, minutes | 8 ± 3 | 8 ± 4 |
| Medications, n (%) | ||
| Beta blockers | 77 (84) | 108 (81) |
| Statins | 83 (90) | 117 (88) |
| Aspirin | 81 (88) | 112 (84) |
| Clopidogrel | 53 (58) | 89 (67) |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | 27 (29) | 58 (44) |
| Antidepressant | 16 (17) | 31 (23) |
Abbreviations: CR, cardiac rehabilitation; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; METS, metabolic equivalents.
a
Continuous variables are reported as mean ± standard deviation; categorical variables are number (%).