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Clinical Characteristics of Patients (N = 30)
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Age, median (range), y | 67.5 (46–89) |
| Sex, male/female, n | 20/10 |
| Married/cohabiting, n | 21 |
| Educational level, >9 years, n | 16 |
| Current cigarette use, n | 5 |
| Diabetes, n | 5 |
| Hypertension, n | 15 |
| Angina pectoris, n | 4 |
| Previous myocardial infarction, n | 2 |
| Diagnosis: STEMI/NSTEMI, n | 24/6 |
Abbreviations: STEMI, ST-elevation myocardial infarction; NSTEMI, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.
