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Characteristics of the study population
| Characteristics | Total (n = 93) |
|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 79.5 ± 8.2 |
| Women, n (%) | 51 (54.8) |
| Number of regularly prescribed medications at admission, mean ± SD | 8.2 ± 3.6 |
| Diseases | |
| Arrhythmias, n (%) | 26 (28.0) |
| Cancer, n (%) | 21 (22.6) |
| Chronic respiratory disease, n (%) | 15 (16.1) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 17 (18.3) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 46 (49.5) |
| Heart failure, n (%) | 22 (23.7) |
| Stroke/TIA, n (%) | 10 (10.8) |
SD standard deviation, TIA transient ischemic attack
