Table 1.
Patient characteristics
| Variables | group A (N = 249) | group B (N = 172) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 74.0 ± 8.3 | 66.3 ± 11.1 | < 0.001 |
| Male | 192 (77.0) | 132 (76.7) | 0.99 |
| Hypertension | 211 (84.7) | 163 (94.8) | 0.4 |
| Dyslipidemia | 105 (42.2) | 75 (43.1) | 0.87 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 60 (24.1) | 15 (8.7) | < 0.001 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 77 (30.9) | 34 (19.8) | 0.01 |
| Coronary artery disease | 88 (35.3) | 29 (16.9) | < 0.001 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 104 (41.8) | 39 (22.8) | < 0.001 |
| Peripheral artery disease | 35 (14.1) | 10 (5.8) | 0.01 |
| Antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy | 116 (46.6) | 59 (34.3) | 0.01 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or n (%)