Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 55 study patients
Variables | % (n) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 72 ± 11 |
Female gender | 56.4% (31) |
Diabetes mellitus | 65.5% (36) |
Hypertension | 80.0% (44) |
Current smoking | 34.6% (19) |
Dyslipidemia | 41.8% (23) |
Old stroke | 27.3% (15) |
Chronic kidney disease (stage I-IV) | 27.3% (15) |
End-stage renal disease on regular hemodialysis | 27.3% (15) |
Statin therapy* | 50.9% (28) |
ACEI/ARB therapy* | 58.2% (32) |
History of one leg amputation | 18.2% (10) |
Wound ulceration†|  |
Grade 0 | 18.2% (10) |
Grade 1 | 3.6% (2) |
Grade 2 | 5.5% (3) |
Grade 3 | 14.6 (8) |
Group 4 | 60.0% (32) |