TABLE 1

Patient Characteristics (n = 25)

VariableValue
Sex (M/F)17/8
Age (y)63 ± 12
Body mass index27 ± 4
Suspected CAD11 (44)
Known CAD14 (56)
    1-vessel disease4 (16)
    2-vessel disease5 (20)
    3-vessel disease4 (16)
    4-vessel disease1 (4)
Previous percutaneous transluminal coronary     angioplasty or stenting14 (56)
Bypass graft3 (12)
Prior myocardial infarction6 (24)
Diabetes mellitus6 (24)
Hypertension13 (52)
Hypercholesterolemia (>6.2 mmol/L)14 (56)
Current smoker9 (36)
  • Values are mean ± SD, or number with percentage in parentheses.