Table 1.
Baseline clinical characteristics of controls and patients with ischemic heart disease
| ACS (n = 20) | SA (n = 20) | Control (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.9 ± 12.4 | 57.0 ± 9.1 | 57.6 ± 6.4 |
| Sex (male/female) | 14/6 | 13/7 | 13/7 |
| Risk factor | |||
| Hyperlipidemia | 10 (50) | 13 (65) | 9 (45) |
| Diabetes | 6 (30) | 3 (15) | 4 (20) |
| Hypertension | 8 (40) | 10 (50) | 14(70) |
| Family history | 7 (35) | 7 (35) | 8 (40) |
| Smokers | 10 (50) | 7 (35) | 3 (15) |
| Serum total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 221.6 ± 13.8 | 198.3 ± 14.0 | 194.5 ± 12.2 |
| Serum LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 153.2 ± 15.2 | 142.2 ± 14.1 | 137.1 ± 12.2 |
| Angiography | |||
| Single-vesssel disease | 6 (30) | 10 (50) | 0 (0) |
| Multivessel disease | 9 (45) | 7 (35) | 0 (0) |
note: Values are expressed as means ± SEM or numbers (percentages). Thirteen of 20 control subjects had undergone coronary angiography.
Abbreviations: ACS, acute coronary syndromes; SA, stable angina; LDL, low-density lipoproteins.