Table 1 Clinical and demographic characteristics of eligible patients
Characteristic | Mean ± SD | Category | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 60 ± 12.2 | Less than 45 | 13 (14.6) |
45-55 | 11 (12.4) | ||
55-65 | 26 (29.2) | ||
65- 75 | 33 (37.1) | ||
More than 75 | 6 (6.7) | ||
Gender | NA | Male | 61 (68.5) |
Female | 28 (31.5) | ||
BMI | 24 ± 3.9 | Less than 18 | 1 (1.12) |
18 – 23 | 36 (40.4) | ||
23 – 30 | 46 (51.6) | ||
30 -35 | 5 (5.6) | ||
More than 35 | 1(1.12) | ||
Cardiovascular comorbiditiesa | NA | No | 15 (16.9) |
Yes | 74 (83.1) | ||
Smoking | NA | Non- or former smoker | 69 (77.5) |
Current smoker | 20 (22.5) | ||
Alcohol Use (within last year) | NA | Non-user or < 90 g per week | 77 (86.5) |
> 90 g per week | 12 (13.5) | ||
Aspirin use (regularly for last 2 weeks) | NA | No | 49 (55.1) |
Yes | 40 (44.9) | ||
Clopidogrel use (regularly for last 2 weeks) | No | 66 (74.2) | |
Yes | 23 (25.8) | ||
Anticoagulant use | NA | No | 84 (94.4) |
Yes | 5 (5.6) | ||
Statins use | NA | No | 37 (41.6) |
Yes | 52 (58.4) |