Patient Characteristics.

Data are presented as n (%) or mean ± SD. LV dysfunction was defined as <40% of LV ejection fraction. BMI, body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease; STEMI, ST elevation myocardial infarction; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate, LAD, left ascending artery; LCx, left circumflex artery; RCA, right coronary artery; BMS, bare metal stent; POBA, plain old balloon angioplasty; ACEIs, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; ARBs, angiotensin receptor blockers; CCBs, calcium-channel blockers; LV, left ventricular. Patient Characteristics.