Clinical characteristics and angiographic data
| Group A (n=16) | Group B (n=15) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Blood pressure >150/95 mm Hg in repeated measures; **Total cholesterol >6mmol/l. | |||
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 60 (10) | 64 (11) | NS |
| Male sex | 12 (75%) | 13 (87%) | NS |
| Hypertension* | 5 (31%) | 8 (53%) | NS |
| Hypercholesterolaemia** | 10 (62%) | 8 (53%) | NS |
| Diabetes | 3 (19%) | 5 (33%) | NS |
| Smoking | 6 (38%) | 6 (40%) | NS |
| Mean (SD) stenosis (% diameter) | 83 (14) | 41 (20) | <0.0001 |