Table 1 Baseline clinical characteristics of the study population (n = 71)
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age (years) ± SD | 77 ± 12 |
Male | 47 (66) |
Indication for PPM implantation | |
Sinus node dysfunction (SND) | 27 (38) |
Atrioventricular nodal block (AVB) | 30 (42) |
Both SND and AVB | 14 (20) |
Atrial fibrillation | 28 (39) |
Smoking history (>10 pack years) | 28 (39) |
Hypertension | 52 (73) |
Diabetes mellitus type 2 | 16 (23) |
Dyslipidemia | 22 (31) |
Coronary artery disease | 20 (28) |
Previous myocardial infarction | 19 (27) |
Previous stroke or transient ischemic attack | 13 (18) |
History of congestive heart failure | 15 (21) |