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Continuos variables are expresed as mean ± SD or median and intercuartilar range according to its distributiion. Categorical variables are presented as percentages. ACE: angiotensin converting enzyme, ARBs: angiotensin receptor blockers, OH: oral hypoglycemic, LAVI: left atrial volume index, NS: non significant, LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction, HDL: high-density lipoprotein, LDL: low-density lipoprotein
