Main characteristics of the patients who died of cardiovascular disease
| Patient BG | Patient GG | Patient TC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory data were obtained within the six months preceding death. | |||
| HDL, high density lipoprotein. | |||
| Sex | Male | Female | Male |
| Age at death (y) | 68 | 63 | 58 |
| Cause of death | Ischaemic stroke | Ischaemic stroke | Acute myocardial infarction |
| Total bilirubin (μmol/l) | 14 | 12 | 176 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.5 | 5.9 | 19.1 |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Total /HDL cholesterol ratio | 3.2 | 3.3 | 13.6 |
| Other risk factors | Diabetes | Cigarette smoking, obesity | Diabetes |