Table 1 Demographic variables of the 48 patients included in this study
Characteristics | Median ± IQR or N (%) |
|---|---|
Age (years) | 69 ± 12 |
BSA (m2) | 1.8 ± 0.3 |
Gender (Male) | 26 (54%) |
Co-morbidities | |
Atrial fibrillation | 8 (17%) |
Diabetes mellitus | 10 (20%) |
Hypertension | 17 (35%) |
Previous myocardial infarction | 2 (4%) |
Current or Ex-smoker | 20 (42%) |
NYHA classification | |
NYHA I | 17 (35%) |
NYHA II | 15 (31%) |
NYHA III | 4 (8%) |
Medications | |
Beta-blockers | 12 (25%) |
Loop diuretics | 5 (10%) |
Other diuretics | 5 (10%) |
Calcium-channel antagonists | 3 (6%) |
Angiotensin-receptor antagonists | 4 (8%) |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors | 9 (19%) |