Table III.
Clinical data of the two study-samples.
| Characteristic | Continuous therapy group, n=48 (%) | Intermittent therapy group, n=20 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 31 (64.58) | 14 (70.00) |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 4 (8.33) | 1 (5.00) |
| High blood pressure | 25 (52.08) | 11 (55.00) |
| Diabetes mellitus + Hypertension | 10 (20.83) | 3 (15.00) |
| Laboratory data | ||
| Total cholesterol, mg/dl | 229.66±46.55 | 252.00±52.47 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 208.60±57.94 | 222.40±54.50 |