Table 1.
Comparison of clinical characteristics between asymptomatic and symptomatic groups
| Clinical characteristic | Asymptomatic group (n=182) | Symptomatic group (n=170) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 67 (61-72) | 69 (63-75) | 0.018* |
| Male sex | 116 (63.7) | 112 (65.9) | 0.674 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.86 (21.72-25.59) | 23.42 (21.80-25.40) | 0.350 |
| Blood indexe | |||
| TC (mmol/L) | 4.37±1.33 | 4.32±1.18 | 0.731 |
| TG (mmol/L) | 1.23 (0.92-1.63) | 1.34 (1.03-1.78) | 0.028* |
| UA (μmol/L) | 323.90 (266.50-381.85) | 339.10 (279.60-411.83) | 0.031* |
| Medical history | |||
| Hypertension | 102 (56.0) | 108 (63.5) | 0.153 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 72 (39.6) | 95 (55.9) | 0.002* |
| Hyperlipemia | 96 (52.7) | 86 (50.6) | 0.685 |
| Drug use history | |||
| Statin use history | 59 (32.4) | 56 (32.9) | 0.917 |
| Antihypertensive drug use history | 96 (52.7) | 107 (62.9) | 0.053 |
| Antidiabetic drug use history | 62 (34.1) | 87 (51.2) | 0.001* |
| Personal history | |||
| Smoking history | 83 (45.6) | 85 (50.0) | 0.409 |
| Drinking history | 58 (31.9) | 52 (30.6) | 0.796 |
Values are presented as median (range), number (%) or mean±SD.
BMI, body mass index; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides; UA, uric acid; SD, standard deviation.
*
P<0.05.