| Clinical characteristics | With ACS n (%) N = 56 | Without ACS n (%) N = 44 | Total n (%) N = 100 |
| Presenting complaints |
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| Chest pain | 56 (100.0) | 44 (100.0) | 100 (100.0) |
| Dyspnea | 47 (83.9) | 34 (77.3) | 81 (81.0) |
| Fatigue | 53 (94.6) | 37 (84.1) | 90 (90.0) |
| Syncope | 2 (3.6) | 2 (4.5) | 4 (4.0) |
| Nausea | 6 (10.7) | 9 (20.5) | 15 (15.0) |
| Diaphoresis | 19 (33.9) | 5 (11.4) | 24 (24.0) |
| Palpitation | 36 (64.3) | 27 (61.4) | 63 (63.0) |
| Dizziness | 19 (33.9) | 10 (22.7) | 29 (29.0) |
| Cardiovascular risk factors |
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| Age > 50 years for male/55 years for female | 43 (76.8) | 29 (65.9) | 72 (72.0) |
| History of IHD in the family | 3 (5.4) | 2 (4.5) | 5 (5.0) |
| Hypertension | 46 (82.1) | 38 (86.4) | 84 (84.0) |
| Diabetics | 15 (26.8) | 14 (31.8) | 29 (29.0) |
| Dyslipidemia | 18 (32.1) | 6 (13.6) | 24 (24.0) |
| Current/ex-smokers | 9 (16.1) | 7 (15.9) | 16 (16.0) |
| Overweight/obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) | 30 (53.6) | 23 (52.3) | 53 (53.0) |