Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study population
| Characteristic | Data |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57 ± 11 |
| Men | 14 (82) |
| Height (cm) | 179 ± 8 |
| Weight (kg) | 80 ± 12 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25 ± 4 |
|
Heart rate (beats/min) Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) NYHA class 3 |
80 ± 12 100 ± 6 61 ± 7 5 (29) |
| NYHA class 4 | 12 (71) |
| Ischemic cardiomyopathy | 11 (65) |
| Nonischemic cardiomyopathy | 6 (35) |
| Previous paroxysmal atrial fibrillation | 7 (41) |
| Previous ventricular tachycardia | 11 (65) |
| Percutaneous coronary intervention | 7 (41) |
| Coronary bypass surgery | 4 (24) |
Data are presented as numbers of patients (percentages) or as mean ± standard deviation
BMI Body mass index, NYHA New York Heart Association