Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study group and according to gender.

Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; ACS, acute coronary syndrome; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; BP, blood pressure; CAD, coronary artery disease; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; PAD, peripheral artery disease; SD, standard deviation. P values compare female and male study participants.1 Long-term medication within two weeks before study inclusion.Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study group and according to gender.