Clinical characteristics of the patients with myocardial infarction and the controls
| Patients (n = 483) | Controls (n = 1189) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are n (%) unless stated otherwise. | ||
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 54 (12) | 52 (12) |
| Smoker | 406 (84%) | 440 (37%) |
| Hypertensive | 188 (39%) | 262 (22%) |
| Diabetes | 58 (12%) | 120 (10%) |
| Male | 430 (89%) | 951 (80%) |
| ⩾1 diseased vessel | 459 (95%) | – |