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Characteristics of the obese patients comprising the study population
| Parameter | Value (n=90) |
|---|---|
| Age | 63±12 |
| Sex (female) | 27 (30%) |
| BMI | 34.3±3.6 |
| Hypertension | 67 (74%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (40%) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 45 (50%) |
| Symptoms Asymptomatic | 15 (17%) |
| Nonanginal chest pain | 8 (9%) |
| Atypical angina | 36 (40%) |
| Typical angina | 14 (16%) |
| Shortness of breath | 9 (10%) |
| Exercise stress | 45 (50%) |
