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The cardiovascular risk factor profiles according to gender
| Risk factor | Female,n=190 | Male,n=310 |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 105 (55.3%) | 173 (55.8%) |
| Smoking | 62 (32.6%) | 104 (33.5%) |
| Angina/MI | 34 (17.9%) | 58 (18.7%) |
| CVA/TIA | 16 (8.4%) | 27 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 74 (38.9%) | 131 (42.3%) |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 124 (65.3%) | 198 (63.9%) |
| Aspirin/clopidogrel | 40 (21.1%) | 52 (16.8%) |
MI = myocardial infarction; CVA = cerebrovascular accident; TIA = transient ischaemic attack
