Demographic characteristics of the study participants
| CHARACTERISTIC | MEN (N = 28) | WOMEN (N = 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (95% CI), years | 73.5 (71.1–75.9) | 72.1 (69.7–74.5) |
| Patients > 75 years, % | 28 | 29 |
| Only 1 risk factor, % | 25 | 35 |
| Diabetes, % | 39 | 47 |
| Hypertension, % | 57 | 70 |
| Family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm, % | 7 | 11 |
| Current smokers, % | 7 | 6 |
| History of coronary artery disease, % | 11 | 35 |