Table 1 Cardiovascular events were defined and registered during the follow-up
| Cardiovascular events defined | Registered (n = 92) |
|---|---|
| Death caused by cardiovascular disease | 8 |
| Onset of acute coronary syndrome | 13 |
| Congestive heart failure | 26 |
| Need for coronary or other arterial revascularization | 36 |
| Stroke | 9 |