Table 1.
Basic characteristics (n = 69)
| Baseline characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 58 ± 15 |
| Male gender | 56 (81) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 26.4 ± 4.5 |
| Body surface area, m2 | 1.9 ± 0.2 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 8 (12) |
| Renal failure | 23 (33) |
| Hypertension | 24 (35) |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 5 (7) |
| Transient ischaemic attack/stroke | 9 (13) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 5 (7) |
| Impaired left ventricular function: | 12 (17) |
| Native valve endocarditis | 35 (51) |
| Prosthetic valve endocarditis | 34 (49) |
| Emergency | 46 (67) |
| Re-operation | 34 (49) |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or number (%)