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Characteristics of study population at baseline
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 63 ± 11.5 |
| Male sex | 63 (69) |
| Race | |
| White | 79 (86.8) |
| African American | 7 (7.7) |
| Hispanic | 5 (5.5) |
| CAD | 44 (49.4) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 48 (52.8) |
| ESRD | 5 (5.5) |
| Smoking history | 73 (81.0) |
| Hypertension | 74 (81.3) |
| Current statin use | 65 (72.2) |
| CLI | 50 (55.0) |
CAD, Coronary artery disease; ESRD, end-stage renal disease; CLI, critical limb ischemia.
