Table 1 Preliminary patient baseline characteristics (N = 172)
| Â | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Demographics | Â |
   Age (years, mean ± SD) | 66 ± 14 |
   ≥ 75 years | 57 (33) |
   Female | 88 (51) |
Risk factors (N = 114) | Â |
   Current smoker | 21 (22) |
   Diabetes mellitus | 24 (21) |
   Hypertension | 51 (45) |
   Hyperlipidemia | 36 (32) |
   Prior ischemic heart disease | 34 (30) |
Presenting symptoms | Â |
   Chest pain | 157 (91) |
   Radiation of chest pain | 109 (64) |
   Vagal symptoms* | 97 (57) |
Patient referred to hospital | 126 (73) |
Duration of symptoms (hours) ** | 3.0 (IQR 1.4–7.0) |