Table 1.
Baseline patient characteristics by randomization group.
| Parameter | Usual care | Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63.7 ± 6.4 | 64.1 ± 6.4 |
| Males (%) | 53.7 | 55.4 |
| BMI (kg/m²) | 30.8 ± 5.3 | 30.4 ± 4.7 |
| HbA1C (%) | 8.7 ± 2.0 | 8.6 ± 2.2 |
| Lipid abnormality (%) | 81.6 | 80.4 |
| History of TIA (%) | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| History of heart failure (%) | 0 | 1.0 |
| History of peripheral arterial disease (%) | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Familial history of cardiovascular disease (%) | 21.0 | 21.8 |
| Tobacco consumption (%) | 14.6 | 17.4 |
| Hypertension (%) | 88.3 | 89.2 |
| Increased urinary albumin excretion (%) | 40.3 | 44.0 |
BMI = body mass index; TIA = transient ischemic attack. Quantitative values are given as means and (SD)