TABLE 1

Characteristics of Obese Patients Comprising Study Population

ParameterValue (n = 90)
Mean age ± SD (y)63 ± 12
Sex (female)27 (30%)
Mean BMI ± SD (kg/m2)34.3 ± 3.6
Hypertension67 (74%)
Diabetes36 (40%)
Hypercholesterolemia45 (50%)
Symptoms
 Asymptomatic15 (17%)
 Nonanginal chest pain8 (9%)
 Atypical angina36 (40%)
 Typical angina14 (16%)
 Shortness of breath9 (10%)
Exercise stress45 (50%)