Table 1.
Clinical Characteristics and Maintenance Medications of Study Patients
| Characteristics | Men (n=72) | Women (n=44) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean±SDa | 66.8±10.4 | 66.6±12.2 | 0.93 |
| Vascular risk factors | |||
| Current smoker | 19 (26) | 13 (29) | 0.83 |
| Ex‐smoker | 16 (22) | 12 (27) | 0.65 |
| Diabetic | 45 (62) | 25 (57) | 0.56 |
| Hypertension | 48 (67) | 34 (77) | 0.29 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 47 (65) | 30 (68) | 0.84 |
| Maintenance medications | |||
| Antiplatelet | 62 (86) | 35 (80) | 0.44 |
| Statin | 68 (94) | 40 (91) | 0.48 |
| β Blocker | 58 (80) | 34 (77) | 0.81 |
| ACE inhibitor | 40 (56) | 22 (50) | 0.57 |
| Calcium channel blocker | 44 (61) | 28 (63) | 0.85 |
| Long‐acting nitrate | 45 (63) | 29 (66) | 0.84 |
| Diuretic | 26 (36) | 19 (43) | 0.55 |
| SSRI | 12 (17) | 6 (14) | 0.79 |
| Angiotensin receptor blocker | 21 (29) | 14 (32) | 0.84 |
a
ACE indicates angiotensin‐converting enzyme; SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.