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Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study populations
| Variable | Patients (n = 95) | Controls (n = 190) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years* | 73 (50–86) | 72 (52–86) | 0.7 |
| Male gender, n (%) | 73 (76.8) | 142 (74.7) | 0.9 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 35 (36.8) | 38 (20) | 0.002 |
| Smoking habit, n (%) | 65 (68.4) | 41 (21.6) | < 0.0001 |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 36 (37.9) | 38 (20) | 0.001 |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 24 (25.3) | 11 (5.8) | < 0.0001 |
| Family history of CVD, n (%) | 24 (25.3) | 23 (12.1) | 0.005 |
Median (range). CVD, cardiovascular disease.
