Table 1. Patient characteristics.
| Variables | Values (n total = 138) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56.5 ± 9.3 |
| Male, n (%) | 96 (69) |
| Smoking, n (%) | 80 (58) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 55 (40) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 79 (57) |
| Hyperlipidemia, n (%) | 65 (47) |
| STEMI, n (%) | 33 (24) |
| NSTE-ACS, n (%) | 105 (76) |
| Concomitant medications | |
| Statins, n (%) | 130 (94) |
| Beta-blockers, n (%) | 82 (59) |
| ACEI or ARB, n (%) | 64 (46) |
| CCB, n (%) | 39 (28) |
| Aspirin, n (%) | 137 (99) |
| Clopidogrel, n (%) | 135 (98) |
Values are presented as the mean ± SD or n (%). ACEI, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; CCB, calcium channel blocker; NSTE-ACS, non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes.