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| Study population | 76 |
|---|---|
| Incidence of central vein stenosis (%) | 76/1030 (7.4%) |
| Total central venoplasties performed | 132 |
| Male : female (%) | 50 : 26 (66 : 34) |
| Mean age (range) | 61 (35–84) |
| Smokers (%) | 21 (28%) |
| Hypertension (%) | 74 (97%) |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 53 (70%) |
| Ischemic heart disease (%) | 42 (55%) |
| Cardiac failure (%) | 15 (20%) |
| Stroke (%) | 15 (20%) |
| Peripheral arterial disease (%) | 20 (26%) |
