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Baseline characteristics of CHD patients and controls.
| Variable | CHD patients (n = 29) | Controls (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 68.27 ± 9.54 | 66.14 ± 11.41 |
| Sex (male, %) | 15 (51.72) | 18 (51.43) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.54 ± 3.69 | 23.70 ± 2.60 |
| Hypertension (%) | 86.21 | 85.71 |
Mean values (standard deviation) and % (n) represented for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. CHD: coronary heart disease; BMI: body mass index.
