Table 1 Patient characteristics (n = 67 unless otherwise noted).
From: Quantitative detection of myocardial ischaemia by stress echocardiography; a comparison with SPECT
Age | 68 (± 10) |
|---|---|
Male | 33 % |
LVEF at rest | 54 (± 11) % |
Previous AMI | 40 % |
Previous PCI | 19 % |
Previous CABG | 13 % |
Heart failure | 13 % |
Hypertension | 48 % |
Valvular surgery | 0 % |
Beta-blocker | 57 % |
ACE inhibitor | 28 % |
ARB | 12 % |
Nitro-glycerine (short acting) | 57 % |
Nitrates (long acting) | 25 % |
Diuretics | 27 % |
Calcium blocker | 18 % |
Sinus rhythm | 93 % |
Dilated left ventricle | 13 % |
Dilated left atrium (n = 43) | 33 % |
Significant valvular disease (n = 43) | 7 % |
Regional WMA/PD at rest | 60 % |