Hypertension was diagnosed based on past medical documentation, if they were on drug therapy for hypertension or if the subjects had systolic blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of ≥90 mmHg. Hypertension (n=15) was treated with appropriate drugs, the first line of drug being ace inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blocker, or a combination of anti-hypertensive drugs, if required. Dyslipidemia was treated as per ADA guideline either by Atorvastatin or Fenofibrate or a combination thereof depending on the type of dyslipidemia. All patients more than 30 years of age, unless contraindicated, were given aspirin 150mg daily. No placebo group was included due to ethical considerations.