Baseline Characteristics
| Characteristic | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Patients (n) | 693 |
| Age (y) | 60 ± 10 |
| Men | 419 (60) |
| Women | 274 (40) |
| Hypertension | 327 (47) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 125 (18) |
| Smoking | 169 (24) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 248 (36) |
| Congestive heart failure | 121 (17) |
| β-Blocker use | 253 (37) |
| History | |
| Myocardial infarction | 194 (28) |
| Coronary angioplasty | 111 (16) |
| Coronary artery bypass surgery | 100 (14) |