Table 1.

Study participant enrollment criteria, Miami Heart Study.

Inclusion Criteria
Current full time/part-time employees of BHSF (occupational cohort) or resident of Greater Miami Area for at least six months (community cohort)Age 40 to 65 yearsAsymptomatic individuals free of any known clinically overt cardiovascular diseaseAble to comprehend and sign an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
Prior history of major cardiovascular events (angina, myocardial infarction, prior coronary revascularization)History of cerebrovascular disease including stroke and transient ischemic attackHistory of peripheral arterial diseaseHistory of either diagnosis or surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysmHistory of heart failureWeight greater than 350 lbsAny contraindication for computed tomography scanning or non-iodinated contrast (BHSF West Kendall computed tomography angiography Imaging Screening/Prerequisites/Methods)Active treatment for cancerCurrently pregnant, breastfeeding, seeking to become pregnant, or suspect they may be pregnant.Patients who do not agree to provide informed consent

Potential participants who responded “Don't know” to questions about medical conditions were not be considered ineligible.

Abbreviations: BHSF = Baptist Health South Florida.