Baseline Characteristics (n = 326)
| Characteristic | Value |
| Mean age ± SD (y) | 71.1 ± 8.5 |
| Sex (n) | |
| Male | 247 (76) |
| Female | 79 (24) |
| Mean body mass index ± SD (kg/m2) | 26 ± 6 |
| Cardiovascular risk factors (n) | |
| Arterial hypertension | 235 (72) |
| Dyslipidaemia | 218 (67) |
| Current or former smoker | 219 (67) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 68 (21) |
| Positive family history | 31 (10) |
| Cardiovascular history (n) | |
| Known CAD | 132 (41) |
| Revascularization | 97 (30) |
| Myocardial infarction | 62 (19) |
| Stroke or transient ischemic attack | 39 (12) |
| Congestive heart failure | 26 (8) |
| Medication (n) | |
| Aspirin | 201 (62) |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin-receptor blocker | 181 (56) |
| β-blocker | 167 (51) |
| Statin | 178 (55) |
| Nitroglycerin | 14 (4) |
Data in parentheses are percentages.