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Baseline patients characteristics
| Characteristic (n = 7751) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, y | 58.7 ± 11.0 |
| Men | 3953 (51) |
| Hypertension | 7751 (100) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3100 (40) |
| Dyslipidemia | 3023 (39) |
| Angina pectoris | 1705 (22) |
| Myocardial infarction | 698 (9) |
| Stroke | 388 (5) |
| Metabolic syndrome | 465 (6) |
| Renal disease | 310 (8) |
