Baseline characteristics of study population
| 1st study period (n=169) | 2nd study period (n=128) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | |||
| Mean age | 55 years | 55 years | 0.48 |
| Male:female | 145:24 | 118:10 | |
| Infarct area | |||
| Anterior | 94 | 50 | 0.10 |
| Inferior | 68 | 69 | |
| Lateral | 4 | 3 | |
| Posterior | 1 | 2 | |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Hypertension | 86 | 53 | 0.13 |
| Diabetes | 66 | 47 | 0.76 |
| Smoking | 85 | 66 | 0.83 |
p Values were calculated with the χ2 test for categorical data and the Mann–Whitney U test for interval data.