Table 1.
Patient characteristics (n = 173)
| Characteristics | N (%) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56 ± 10 |
| Male gender | 78 (45%) |
| BMI (kg · m−2) | 27 ± 4 |
| Diabetes | 36 (21%) |
| Hypertension | 75 (43%) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 53 (31%) |
| Smoking history | 69 (40%) |
| Family history | 84 (49%) |
| Reason for referral | |
| Typical angina pectoris | 36 (21%) |
| Atypical angina pectoris | 59 (34%) |
| Non-anginal chest pain | 57 (33%) |
| High risk, no chest discomfort | 21 (12%) |
| Pre-test likelihood of CAD | 0.37 ± 0.30 |
CAD, Coronary artery disease; BMI, body mass index.