Research Article

Effects of Iodixanol on Respiratory Functions during Coronary Angiography and the Role of Body Composition

Table 1

General characteristics of patients.

Patient characteristicsFemale (), n (%)Male (), n (%)

Smoking status
 Smoker9 (36)14 (40)
 <30 pack-years6 (66.6)6 (42)
 ≥30 pack-years3 (33.4)8 (58)
 Nonsmoker12 (48)15 (42)
 Ex-smoker4 (16)6 (17)

Systemic disorders
 None10 (40)20 (57.1)
 Hypertension11 (44)9 (25.7)
 Diabetes mellitus2 (8)5 (14.3)
 Others2 (8)1 (2.9)

Current medications
 None8 (32)20 (57.1)
 Βeta-blockers6 (24)1 (2.9)
 Calcium-channel blockers6 (24)8 (22.9)
 AT-II type receptor blockers2 (8)2 (5.7)
 Others3 (12)4 (11.5)