Table 1.
Baseline participant characteristics
| Characteristic | Baseline Exam Cohort (n=2400) | Baseline Exam Offspring (n=4271) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 64 (8) | 45 (10) |
| Male | 39 % | 47 % |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 26 (4) | 26 (5) |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) | 138 (20) | 122 (17) |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 232 (42) | 204 (40) |
| High-density lipoprotein- | 53 (16) | 49 (14) |
| cholesterol (mg/dL) | ||
| Low-density lipoprotein | 154 (39) | 133 (36) |
| cholesterol (mg/dL) † | ||
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) ‡ | 115 (54) | 109 (94) |
| Hypertension Therapy | 22 % | 10 % |
| Current Smoker | 27 % | 35 % |
| Diabetes | 6 % | 3 % |
| Arcus | 28 % | 6 % |
| Arcus Category | ||
| None | 72 % | 94 % |
| Slight | 17 % | 4 % |
| Moderate | 8 % | 1 % |
| Marked | 3 % | 1 % |
*
Values are expressed as mean (standard deviation) except where noted.
†
Baseline low-density lipoprotein cholesterol data were missing in 1552 and 56 participants of the Original Cohort and Offspring Cohort respectively.
‡
Baseline triglycerides data were missing in 1550 and 1 participant of the Original Cohort and Offspring Cohort respectively.