Characteristics of the study population according to the outcome
| Variable | Events (n=41) | No events (n=187) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean (SD)) | 66 (8.2) | 58 (11) | 0.0001 |
| Male sex | 30 (73%) | 155 (83%) | 0.20 |
| Previous myocardial infarction | 29 (71%) | 153 (82%) | 0.17 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 11 (27%) | 17 (9%) | 0.004 |
| Cigarette smoker | 15 (36%) | 90 (48%) | 0.22 |
| Systemic hypertension | 19 (46%) | 63 (34%) | 0.20 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 19 (46%) | 73 (39%) | 0.51 |
| Ejection fraction (mean (SD)) | 48.7 (6.3) | 49.1 (6.5) | 0.72 |
| Vessel score (mean (SD)) | 1.75 (1.0) | 1.4 (0.9) | 0.02 |
| Extent score (mean (SD)) | 68.3 (20) | 55.2 (16.7) | 0.0001 |