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Patient characteristics
| Variables | N = 50 |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 66.1 ± 10.8 |
| Male, % | 60 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.4 ± 4.8 |
| Current smoker, % | 4 |
| Regular drinker, % | 30 |
| Hypertension, % | 98 |
| Antihypertensive medication, % | 94 |
| Cardiovascular disease, % | |
| Angina | 10 |
| Myocardial infarction | 4 |
| Aortic dissection | 4 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Heart failure | 6 |
Values are mean ± standard deviation or % patients.
