Patients included
| Total=study I+study II | Women | Men | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABG | 350=207+143 | 1141=570+571 | 1491=777+714 |
| THR | 1424=768+656 | 1146=579+567 | 2057=1347+1223 |
| TKR | 1691=891+800 | 778=351+427 | 2469=1242+1227 |
| Sum | 3465=1866+1599 | 3065=1500+1565 | 6530=3366+3164 |
CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; THR, total hip replacement; TKR, total knee replacement.