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Patient characteristics
| N = 25 | |
|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 15 (60) |
| Age (years) | 68.9 ± 6.4 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.1 ± 4.6 |
| Hypertension | 22 (88) |
| Diabetes | 7 (28) |
| Dyslipidaemia | 20 (80) |
| Current smoking | 6 (24) |
| Family history of CVD | 4 (16) |
| Vascular disease | 0 (0) |
| Previous stroke | 1 (4) |
Variables are expressed as mean ± SD or n (%)
CVD, cardiovascular disease.
