| Demographic factors | Deaths (n = 66) | Survivors (n = 1817) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 68.8 ± 12.9 | 56.8 ± 13.2 | <0.001 |
| Sex (% male) | 61 | 52 | NS |
| Diabetes (%) | 27 | 14 | 0.001 |
| Hypertension (%) | 53 | 40 | 0.04 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia (%) | 35 | 31 | NS |
| Smoking (current + previous %) | 67 | 52 | 0.03 |
| Previous CAD (%) | 8 | 6 | NS |
| Pre-test probabiliby of CAD (mean %) | 65 ± 24 | 46 ± 28 | <0.001 |
| Diagnostic exercise ECG (%) | 35 | 70 | <0.001 |
CAD, coronary artery disease.