Patient Characteristics (n = 38)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 67 ± 9 |
| Females (n) | 9 (24) |
| Body mass index (kg × m−2) | 27.6 ± 4.7 |
| Medical history (n) | |
| 1-Vessel coronary disease | 6 (16) |
| 2-Vessel coronary disease | 4 (11) |
| 3-Vessel coronary disease | 7 (18) |
| Previous myocardial infarction | 9 (24) |
| Previous PCI | 14 (37) |
| Previous CABG | 4 (11) |
| Typical/atypical chest pain | 21 (55) |
| Dyspnea | 9 (24) |
| Pathologic exercise test | 11 (29) |
| Cardiovascular risk factors (n) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 8 (21) |
| Hypertension | 23 (61) |
| Dyslipidemia | 28 (74) |
| Current smokers | 19 (50) |
PCI = percutaneous coronary intervention; CABG = coronary artery bypass grafting.