Baseline characteristics by fried frailty status
| Baseline variables | Total N=196 | Frail 63 (32.1) | Non-Frail 133 (67.9) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age mean (SD) | 81.3 (4.1) | 81.7 (4.2) | 81.1 (4.1) | 0.399 |
| BMI mean (SD) | 27.4 (4.8) | 27.3 (4.8) | 27.4 (4.8) | 0.875 |
| Hypertension n (%) | 150 (76.5) | 52 (82.5) | 98 (73.7) | 0.208 |
| Diabetes n (%) | 52 (26.5) | 17 (27.0) | 35 (26.3) | 1.000 |
| Ex-smoker n (%) | 97 (49.5) | 38 (60.3) | 59 (44.4) | 0.047* |
| Renal Impairment n (%) | 35 (17.9) | 17 (27.0) | 18 (13.5) | 0.028* |
| Previous MI n (%) | 69 (35.2) | 29 (46.0) | 40 (30.1) | 0.037* |
| PVD n (%) | 13 (6.6) | 3 (4.8) | 10 (7.5) | 0.555 |
| Previous TIA/Stroke n (%) | 35 (17.9) | 17 (27.0) | 18 (13.5) | 0.028* |
BMI Body Mass Index, MI Myocardial Infarction, PVD Peripheral vascular disease, SD Standard Deviation, TIA Transient Ischaemic Attack