Comparison between patients that could and could not perform exercise stress test
| Exercise stress test (n = 75) | No exercise stress test (n = 23) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63 (9) | 66 (9) p = 0.2 |
| Left ventricular ejection fraction (nuclear angiography)(%) | 45 (9) | 39 (13) p = 0.007 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (μkat/l) | 5.5 (3.8) | 7.5 (6.3) p = 0.04 |
| Number of patients using β blockers | 70 (93%) | 19 (83%) |
| Number of patients using calcium channel blockers | 5 (7%) | 2 (9%) |
| Number of patients using nitrates | 31 (41%) | 8 (3%) |
| Number of patients using ACE inhibitors | 23 (31%) | 17 (74%) |