Table 1.
Baseline characteristics obtained from controls and subjects after an acute myocardial infarction.
| Characteristics | Controls | Post-infarction | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Smokers (n = 25) |
Smokers (n = 16) |
Non-Smokers (n = 27) |
Smokers (n = 31) |
|
| Age (years) | 55.7 ± 8.1 | 52.2 ± 7.5 | 63.2 ± 9.1 | 60.1 ± 10.2 |
| Gender (male/female) | (18/7) | (11/5) | (22/5) | (21/10) |
| Alcohol consumption (%) | 38.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 45 |
| Hypocholesterolemic drugs (%) | 7.7 | 0 | 20.4 | 28.3 |
| Anti hypertensive drugs (%) | 30.8 | 3.5 | 43.4 | 40.2 |
| Diuretic drugs (%) | 4 | 0 | 18 | 22.4 |
| Sedentary lifestyle (%) | 8 | 58.8 | 55 | 70 |
| Hypertension (%) | 38.5 | 4.7 | 52 | 48 |
Note: Results are expressed as mean ± SE (standard error).