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Patient characteristics. Data are presented as mean ± SD (range or number of patients)
| Number | 189 | - |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 68 ± 9 (39–88) | years |
| Male | 73 (N = 138) | % |
| BMI | 27 ± 4 (17–43) | kg/m2 |
| Systolic blood pressure | 140 ± 19 (97–210) | mmHg |
| Diastolic blood pressure | 79 ± 9 (54–105) | mmHg |
| Pulse pressure | 61 ± 16 (27–117) | mmHg |
| Stroke / TIA/ amaurosis fugax | 46/42/12 (N = 87/80/22) | % |
| Current smoking | 23 (N = 43) | % |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 21 (N = 41) | % |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 57 (N = 107) | % |
| Hypertension | 59 (N = 111) | % |
