TABLE 1

Clinical Data of Patients

ParameterValue
No. of patients18
Age (y)65 ± 10*
(range, 42–79)
Sex (M/F)15/3
NYHA
 I
 II12
 III6
 IV
Diabetes mellitus6
Previous CABG/PTCA11 (4/7)
Coronary angiography (within 3 mo of study)12
 1-VD1
 2-VD2
 3-VD9
  • * Data expressed as mean ± SD.

  • CABG = coronary artery bypass grafting.