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World Journal of Cardiology

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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2010; 2(12): 437-442
Published online Dec 26, 2010. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v2.i12.437

Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients referred for ergonovine stress echocardiography (n = 38) n (%)

Age (yr, mean ± SD)	55 ± 12.11
Masculine gender	24 (63)
Active smokers	14 (37)
Ex-smokers	4 (10.5)
Alcohol consumption > 2 drinks/d	6 (16)
Arterial hypertension	17 (48)
Diabetes mellitus	5 (13)
Hypercholesterolemia	15 (39)
Chronic kidney disease	2 (5)
Antecedents of myocardial infarction	1 (2.6)
Antecedents of typical angina	2 (5)
Antecedents of variant angina	3 (8)
Antecedents of percutaneous coronary revascularization	2 (5)
Antecedents of surgical coronary revascularization	1 (2.6)

Chronic kidney disease was defined as a creatinine clearance of < 60 mL/min.

Citation: Cortell A, Marcos-Alberca P, Almería C, Rodrigo JL, Pérez-Isla L, Macaya C, Zamorano JL. Ergonovine stress echocardiography: Recent experience and safety in our centre. World J Cardiol 2010; 2(12): 437-442
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v2/i12/437.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v2.i12.437