Table 1

 Characteristics of the subjects

Results are mean (SD) or percentage.
Age (years)63.29 (9.967)
Male sex76.6%
Current and ex-smokers74.5%
Body mass index (kg/m2)27.6 (4.25)
Plasma cholesterol (mmol/l)5.11 (1.02)
Plasma triglyceride (mmol/l)1.82 (1.26)
Hyperlipidaemia81.8%
Hypertension44.8%
Type I diabetes3.2%
Type II diabetes10.2%
Family history of CAD48.4%