Study Patient Characteristics
| Characteristics | Total n = 159* |
|---|---|
| Age (y)† | 62.2 ± 11.4 |
| Sex (male) | 116 (74) |
| Race (Caucasian) | 119 (81) |
| Weight (kg)† | 80.4 ± 20.8 |
| Body mass index† | 27.0 ± 6.0 |
| LV ejection fraction† | 26.9 ± 11.5 |
| Comorbidities | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 49 (31) |
| Hypertension | 51 (32) |
| Tobacco use (current) | 60 (38) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 65 (41) |
| Patients with chest pain | 97 (61) |
| Patients with dyspnea | 53 (33) |
| Coronary disease or prior MI | 129 (81) |
| Prior angioplasty | 40 (25) |
| Prior coronary bypass surgery | 41 (25) |
| Family history of coronary disease | 83 (52) |