Clinical Characteristics of 18 Study Patients
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 63 ± 8.8 |
| Sex (M/F) | 15/3 |
| LVEF (%) | 37.1 ± 16.5 |
| No. of diseased vessels | |
| 1 vessel | 5 (28) |
| 2 vessels | 7 (39) |
| 3 vessels | 6 (33) |
| Coronary risk factors | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 6 (33) |
| Hypertension | 4 (22) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 (56) |
| Smoking | 9 (50) |
| Cardiac medications | |
| Nitrates | 14 (77) |
| β-Blockers | 6 (33) |
| Calcium channel blockers | 6 (33) |
| ACE inhibitors | 8 (44) |
| Diuretics | 6 (33) |
ACE = angiotensin-converting enzyme.
Data are presented as mean value ± SD or number (%) of patients.