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Characteristics for the study population
| Characteristics | HF Cases(n = 120) | Normal(n = 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 65 ± 15 | 60 ± 10 |
| Male/female (n/n) | 83/37 | 40/32 |
| Current smoking, n (%) | 36 (30%) | 18 (25%) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 68 (56.67%) | 15 (20.8%) |
| Fasting glucose (mm) | 6.808 ± 1.36 | 5.2 ± 0.68 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 137.7 ± 24 | 125.2 ± 18 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76.6 ± 12 | 65.5 ± 7 |
| Ejection fraction (%) | 46.2 ± 9.2 | 62 ± 7.8 |
SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure.
Mean ± SD.
