Baseline characteristics of the studied patients

VariableTotal (n = 80)
Age (years)60.9 ± 12.32
SexMale48 (60%)
Female32 (40%)
ResidenceRural38 (47.5%)
Urban42 (52.5%)
EducationLiterate31 (38.75%)
Illiterate49 (61.25%)
Smoking29 (36.25%)
Alcohol consumption0 (0%)
Risk factors of the studied patientsHypertension27 (33.75%)
Diabetes mellitus18 (22.5%)
Dyslipidaemia21 (26.25%)
Ischemic heart disease (IHD)9 (11.25%)
Atrial fibrillation11 (13.75%)
Arrhythmia4 (5%)
Duration of illness (years)IHD6.6 ± 2.14