Characteristics of 290 patients at baseline
| Characteristic | N (median) | Per cent (range) |
|---|---|---|
| HDL, high density lipoprotein; LDL, low density lipoprotein. | ||
| Age (years) | (69) | (36 to 103) |
| Male | 179 | 61.7 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | (82) | (50 to 117) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | (151) | (85 to 220) |
| History of hypertension | 130 | 48.5 |
| Antihypertensive treatment | 114 | 39.3 |
| Previous myocardial infarct | 42 | 14.5 |
| Treated diabetes | 15 | 5.2 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | (24.9) | (15.6 to 45.9) |
| Smoking | ||
| Never | 69 | 23.8 |
| Ex-smoker | 153 | 52.8 |
| Current | 68 | 23.4 |
| Aspirin | 142 | 49.0 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | (5.58) | (3.13 to 8.94) |
| HDL (mmol/l) | (1.17) | (0.55 to 3.02) |
| LDL (mmol/l) | (3.27) | (0.72 to 7.22) |