Baseline characteristics of patients
| Number of patients (n = 37) | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) (range) | 57 (9) (37–70) | |
| Male/female | 31/6 | 84/16 |
| Previous MI | 12 | 32 |
| Functional class (CCS) | ||
| I | 9 | 24 |
| II | 9 | 24 |
| III | 18 | 49 |
| IV | 1 | 3 |
| Diabetes | 0 | 0 |
| Smoking | 21 | 57 |
| Hypertension | 9 | 24 |
| Total cholesterol > 6.5 mmol/l | 18 | 49 |
| Medication | ||
| β blockers | 29 | 78 |
| Calcium antagonists | 30 | 81 |
| Nitrates | 27 | 73 |
| Coronary artery involved | ||
| LAD | 12 | 32 |
| LCx | 16 | 43 |
| RCA | 9 | 24 |
CCS, Canadian Cardiovascular Society; LAD, left anterior descending coronary artery; LCx, left circumflex coronary artery; RCA, right coronary artery.