Clinical Characteristics of Study Population
| Parameter | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 64 ± 10 | |
| Sex (M) | 21/25 | 84 |
| Systemic hypertension | 12/25 | 48 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13/25 | 52 |
| Insulin dependent | 7/25 | 28 |
| Non–insulin dependent | 6/25 | 24 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 22/25 | 88 |
| Smoking | 2/25 | 8 |
| Coronary artery disease in family | 18/25 | 72 |
| Body mass index | 28 ± 4 | |
| Prior myocardial infarction | 18/25 | 72 |
| Prior percutaneous coronary intervention | 19/25 | 76 |
| Prior coronary artery bypass grafting | 22/25 | 88 |
| Current medication | ||
| Nitrates | 25/25 | 100 |
| β-Blockers | 23/25 | 92 |
| Calcium channel blockers | 18/25 | 72 |
| Statins | 24/25 | 96 |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors | 19/25 | 76 |