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Patient characteristics (n = 35)
| Clinical variable | Values |
|---|---|
| Age (years) (median, IQR) | 63 (57−77) |
| Height (cm) (median, IQR) | 169 (163−177) |
| Weight (kg) | 80 (68−92) |
| Male gender (%) | 18 (51) |
| Hypertension (%) | 13 (37) |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 3 (9) |
| Hypercholesterolaemia (%) | 6 (17) |
| Ischaemic heart disease (%) | 9 (26) |
| Mitral regurgitation (%) | 17 (49) |
| Aortic regurgitation (%) | 7 (20) |
IQR Interquartile range
