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Demographic characteristics of study cohort.
| Variable | Total 45 patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Male gender (%) | 29 (64.4) |
| Mean age (years) | 56.6 ± 8.8 |
| Hypertension (%) | 26 (57.7) |
| Diabetes (%) | 23 (51.1) |
| Dyslipidemia (%) | 22 (48.8) |
| Old MI (%) | 14 (31.1) |
| Prior PCI (%) | 4 (8.9) |
| Prior CABG (%) | 2 (4.45) |
| Current smoker (%) | 9 (20) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.9 |
MI: myocardial infarction, PCI: percutaneous coronary intervention, CABG: coronary artery bypasses graft, CVA: cerebrovascular accidents.
