Statistical analysis
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Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0 for Windows (IBM Corporation, Armonk, New York). Data of the study characteristics at baseline and follow-up are shown as mean ± SD or median (interquartile ranges) and categorical variables as count (percentages). Differences in CV health metrics were determined using t-test or Mann–Whitney-U-test (depending on data distribution) and Pearson χ