Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the study population
| Total number of patients =123 | n (%) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Men | 97 (79) |
| Mean age (years) | 66.2±11.8 |
| Age >70 years | 49 (40) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | |
| Underweight <18.5 | 2 (2) |
| Normal 18.5–25.0 | 37 (30) |
| Overweight 25.0–30.0 | 45 (37) |
| Obese ≥30.0 | 39 (32) |
| Cardiovascular history | |
| Myocardial infarction | 58 (47) |
| Revascularization | 52 (42) |
| Valve surgery | 11 (9) |
| Co-morbidities | |
| Cancer | 16 (13) |
| Diabetes | 53 (43) |
| NYHA class and symptoms | |
| NYHA II | 42 (34) |
| NYHA III | 81 (66) |
| Angina | 18 (15) |
| Peripheral edema | 41 (33) |
Note: Values are presented as n (%) or as mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; NYHA, New York Heart Association.