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Demographics and baseline characteristics of the cohort.
| Baseline characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | 33.3 |
| NYHA III or IV | 6 | 20.0 |
| Hypertension | 18 | 60.0 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 33.3 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 6 | 20.0 |
| Pre-existing PPM | 2 | 6.6 |
| Extracardiac arteriopathy | 2 | 6.6 |
| Chronic lung disease | 2 | 6.6 |
| End-stage renal failure on dialysis | 1 | 3.3 |
