signs of cardiovascular disease were observed in 58 patients ( 64 % ) : 42 % had elevated blood pressure ( greater than or equal to 150/100 mmhg ) , 46 % were on antihypertensive therapy , 14 % had a history or signs of ischaemic heart disease , 12 % had been digitalized , 7 % had a history of cerebral ischaemia , and 8 % had had surgery for gangrene of the lower limb .
C0007222
cardiovascular disease
C0012634
disease