Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients at diagnosis
| Characteristic | Value (N = 53) |
|---|---|
| N (%) Median (range) | |
| Demographic data | |
| Female | 42 (79) |
| Age at onset of first vascular event (years) | 36.0 (16.0–55.0) |
| Age at diagnosis (years) | 40.0 (21.0–63.0) |
| Cardiovascular risk factors | |
| Hypertension | 32 (60) |
| Smoking | 42 (79) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0 (0) |
| Overweight | 20 (39) |
| Dyslipidaemia | 23 (43) |
| Hyperhomocysteinaemiaa | 17 (43) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 0 (0) |
| Usage of oestrogen containing medicationa | 11 (24) |
| Positive family history of cardiovascular disorders | 18 (35) |
| ≥ 3 Cardiovascular risk factors | 34 (64) |
| ≥ 4 Cardiovascular risk factors | 24 (45) |
aData on the presence of hyperhomocysteinaemia and usage of oestrogen-containing medication was missing in 13 and 7 patients, respectively