Characteristics of patients studied
| ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; HMG CoA, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction. | |
| Male/female | n=14/6 |
| Mean (range) age (years) | 62 (44–74) |
| Mean (range) LVEF (%) | 55 (25–70) |
| Medical history | |
| Hypertension | 4 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 |
| Prior myocardial infarction | 7 |
| Asthma | 2 |
| Current smoker | 3 |
| Medication | |
| β Blocker | 17 |
| ACE inhibitor | 8 |
| Calcium channel blocker | 9 |
| Long acting nitrate | 8 |
| Nicorandil | 3 |
| HMG CoA reductase inhibitor | 17 |
| Diuretic | 4 |