Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Groups With and Without Severe SVG Injury
| Demographic | ≥4 Injuries (n=16) | < 4 Injuries (n=66) | P-Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.1±11.4 | 65.2±10.9 | 0.542 |
| Male sex | 81.25% (13/16) | 83.33% (55/66) | 1.00 |
| Number of Diseased Vessels | 3.00±0.00 | 2.94±0.39 | 0.208 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.7±6.7 | 30.0±6.1 | 0.819 |
| Hypertension | 81.25% (13/16) | 89.39% (59/66) | 0.401 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 43.75% (7/16) | 45.45% (30/66) | 1.00 |
| Dyslipidemia | 87.50% (14/16) | 78.78% (52/66) | 0.726 |
| Active Tobacco Smoking | 31.25% (5/16) | 28.78% (19/66) | 1.00 |
| Existing Renal Failure | 6.25% (1/16) | 1.52% (1/66) | 0.354 |
| Prior CVA | 6.25% (1/16) | 10.61% (7/66) | 1.00 |
| PVD | 6.25% (1/16) | 12.12% (8/66) | 0.681 |
| Family History of CAD | 25.00% (4/16) | 40.91% (27/66) | 0.269 |
| ASA | 100.00% (16/16) | 87.88% (58/66) | 0.344 |
| EF (<35%) | 31.25% (5/16) | 34.85% (23/66) | 1.00 |
| Unstable Angina | 25.00% (4/16) | 37.88% (25/66) | 0.054 |
ASA=On Active Aspirin Therapy; BMI=Body Mass Index; CAD=Coronary Artery disease; CVA=Prior Cerebral Vascular Accident/Stroke; EF=Ejection Fraction; HDL=High Density Lipoprotein; LDL=Low Density Lipoprotein; PVD=Peripheral Vascular Disease.