Clinical characteristics of the patients
| Population analysis | All patients (n = 110) | Feasible CFV (n = 101) | Non feasible CFV (n = 9) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56 ± 8 | 57 ± 7 | 52 ± 19 | NS |
| Male sex, n (%) | 39 (35%) | 33 (33%) | 6 (67%) | NS |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 4 (3.6%) | 2 (2%) | 2 (23%) | NS |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 26 (24%) | 22 (22%) | 4 (45%) | NS |
| High cholesterol, n (%) | 58 (52%) | 53 (53%) | 5 (56%) | NS |
| Smoking, n (%) | 54 (49%) | 49 (49%) | 5 (56%) | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.7 ± 3.8 | 25.3 ± 3.7 | 27.1 ± 5.0 | NS |
| SBP (mmHg) | 121 ± 17 | 120 ± 16 | 132 ± 24 | 0.049 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 77 ± 11 | 76 ± 10 | 84 ± 16 | 0.03 |
| HR (bpm) | 72 ± 13 | 71 ± 14 | 81 ± 13 | NS (0.06) |
| LV EF (%) | 61 ± 3 | 62 ± 3 | 58 ± 4 | NS (0.08) |
BMI: body mass index; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; HR: heart rate; LV EF: left ventricular ejection fraction; NS: not significant; SBP: sistolic blood pressure