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Patient characteristics
| Number of patients, n | 31 |
|---|---|
| Age (range) | 64 (53–75) |
| Males, n (%) | 25 (81) |
| TIA and ischemic stroke, n (%) | 0 |
| Heart attack (former), n (%) | 5 (16) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 5 (16) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 17 (55) |
| Hyperlipidemia, n (%) | 12 (39) |
| Smoking, n (%) | 5 (16) |
| BMI | 28 ± 4 |
TIA = transient ischemic attack; BMI = body mass index.
