Table 1 Baseline characteristics for patients included in the RATIO follow-up study
Myocardial infarction n = 226 | Ischaemic stroke n = 160 | |
|---|---|---|
Demographic characteristics | ||
Age at the event, years (SD) | 42.4 (6.1) | 40.0 (7.5) |
BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 27.1 (5.4) | 25.5 (5.7) |
Median follow-up, years (IQR) | 18.6 (17.2–20.1) | 18.9 (17.3–20.7) |
Medical history, n (%) | ||
Diabetes mellitus | 11 (5%) | 9 (6%) |
Hypertension | 56 (25%) | 41 (26%) |
Hyperlipidaemia | 25 (11%) | 9 (6%) |
Alcohol consumption | 138 (61%) | 90 (57%) |
Smoking | 188 (83%) | 100 (63%) |
Cardiovascular family historya | 145 (66%) | 82 (56%) |