Table 1

Demographic characteristics and risk factors

Number of patients58
Age (years) (mean (SD)) 62.7 (8.8)
Male:female ratio4.3:1
Risk factors for ischaemic heart disease
Hypertension20/58 (34.5%)
 Hypercholesterolaemia50/58 (86.2%)
 Diabetes mellitus16/58 (27.6%)
 Family medical history23/58 (39.7%)
 History of smoking43/58 (74.1%)