Table 1. Demographic and Clinical Characteristics.

Characteristic N=54	Mean ± SD	Range
Age (years)	59.46 ± 9.7	40 – 75
Ejection Fraction (%)	34. ± 14.8	15 – 65
BMI (kg/m2)	31.37 ± 6.8	19.1 – 49.7
	N	%
Female	28	51.9%
African American	32	59.3%
β-Blocker use	46	86.8 %
ACE inhibitor use	23	45.6%
ARB use	13	24.1%
Diuretic use	45	83.3%
Pacer/ICD Device	30	55.6%
College Education	27	50.0%

HFrEF = Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

BMI = Body mass index

ACE = Angiotensin converting enzyme

ARB = Angiotensin receptor blocker