Table 2 -.
Comparison of conservative and invasive therapy in elderly patients
| Variables | Cons. Group (N=214) | Inv. Group (N=334) | P-value | Odds-ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hx MI (%) | 39.3 | 28.4 | 0.008 | 0.62 (0.43 to 0.88) |
| Hx PCI (%) | 12.1 | 12.3 | 0.965 | 1.01 (0.60 to 1.71) |
| Hx CABG (%) | 19.6 | 17.4 | 0.504 | 0.86 (0.55 to 1.34) |
| Hx HF (%) | 17.8 | 7.5 | <0.001 | 0.38 (0.22 to 0.64) |
| Hx DM (%) | 29.4 | 29.9 | 0.900 | 1.02 (0.70 to 1.49) |
| Hx stroke (%) | 4.2 | 5.7 | 0.442 | 1.37 (0.61 to 3.09) |
| Hx hypertension (%) | 74.8 | 65.6 | 0.023 | 0.64 (0.44 to 0.94) |
| Family Hx CAD (%) | 14.0 | 20.1 | 0.071 | 1.54 (0.96 to 2.46) |
| Hx hypercholesterolemia (%) | 37.4 | 43.4 | 0.162 | 1.28 (0.90 to 1.83) |
| Hx smoking (%) | 8.9 | 11.4 | 0.350 | 1.32 (0.74 to 2.35) |
| ST-elevation MI (%) | 34.7 | 57.5 | <0.001 | 2.65 (1.85 to 3.78) |
| Anterior MI (%) | 36.4 | 46.4 | 0.021 | 1.51 (1.06 to 2.15) |
| Fibrinolytic (%) | 11.7 | 12.6 | 0.756 | 1.09 (0.64 to 1.84) |
| Men (%) | 60.7 | 63.2 | 0.568 | 1.11 (0.78 to 1.58) |
Legend as for Table 1