Table 1 Clinical characteristics of group A and B patients.
| Group A (n = 25) | Group B (n = 14) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) | 22 | 12 | NS |
| Age (years) | 58.7 (8.9) | 59.8 (10.7) | NS |
| TIMI 3 (%) | 20 | 7 | <0.05 |
| Single‐vessel disease | 23 | 11 | NS |
| Double‐vessel disease | 1 | 3 | NS |
| Three‐vessel disease | 1 | 0 | NS |
| Smoking | 15 | 9 | NS |
| Hypercholesterolaemia (%) | 12 | 6 | NS |
| Hypertension (%) | 15 | 7 | NS |
| Diabetes (%) | 3 | 2 | NS |
| Preceding angina (%) | 7 | 2 | NS |
| Time to reperfusion (min) | 3.5 (2.5) | 5 (5.2) | NS |
| Early Q waves | 2.1 (1.9) | 2.4 (1.2) | NS |
| Peak CK (UI/ml) | 2666.1 (1037.1) | 4314.3 (1966.6) | <0.05 |
| No‐reflow at MCE | 10 | 11 | <0.05 |
CK, creatine kinase; MCE, myocardial contrast echocardiography; TIMI, thrombolysis in myocardial infarction.
Values are number or mean (SD).