Appendix Table 1.
Comparison of Variables in Persons Excluded Because of Missing Measurements
| Variable | Included in Analysis (n = 833) | Excluded From Analysis (n = 191) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major baseline characteristics | |||
| Mean age (SD), y | 67 (11) | 67 (10) | 0.89 |
| Women, n (%) | 156 (19) | 28 (14) | 0.137 |
| Race, n (%) | 0.70 | ||
| White | 499 (60) | 120 (62) | – |
| Black | 135 (16) | 34 (17) | – |
| Other | 198 (24) | 41 (21) | – |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 221 (27) | 45 (23) | 0.37 |
| Outcomes, n (%) | |||
| Heart failure | 119 (14) | 24 (13) | 0.62 |
| Myocardial infarction | 88 (11) | 21 (11) | 0.78 |
| Stroke or transient ischemic attack | 36 (4) | 12 (6) | 0.22 |
| Mortality | 221 (27) | 43 (23) | 0.25 |
| Combined outcomes | 301 (36) | 65 (35) | 0.76 |