Baseline characteristics of 222 patients referred to outpatient cardiology clinic
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| CAD, coronary artery disease; CMP, cardiomyopathy; ECG, electrocardiogram; FU, follow-up; HF, heart failure. | |
| Men | 104 (47) |
| 1st evaluation/control (FU) | 103 (46)/119 (54) |
| History of hypertension | 91 (41) |
| Documented CAD | 28 (13) |
| Chest discomfort | 23 (10) |
| Dyspnoea | 17 (8) |
| History of arrhythmia | 13 (6) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 11 (5) |
| Known valve disease | 10 (5) |
| HF/dilated CMP | 4 (2) |
| Syncope | 6 (2) |
| High risk for CAD | 2 (0.5) |
| ECG abnormalities | 2 (0.5) |
| Other | 15 (7) |