ABSTRACT
He had a history of stable asymptomatic coronary artery disease, combined hyperlipidemia, treated hypothyroidism and a mildly increased body mass index of 31 kg/m2. He had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery at the age of 62 years but had no history of myocardial infarction. He subsequently had percutaneous coronary angioplasty three times between the ages of 67 and 68 years. He had been a non-smoker for 30 years. He rarely consumed alcoholic beverages.
