Table I.
Characteristics of study group according to coexistence of PAD and COPD
| Parameter | COPD(+) (n = 14) | COPD(–) (n = 16) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 62.4 ±8.3 | 61.0 ±4.9 | NS |
| Male/female | 13/1 | 11/5 | |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 22.8 ±3.6 | 24.7 ±3.6 | NS |
| Active smoker | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (50%) | NS |
| Number of smoking years | 40.4 ±6.4 | 38.0 ±5.9 | NS |
| Number of pack-years | 57.2 ±14.4 | 49.1 ±20.6 | NS |
| Arterial hypertension | 8 (57%) | 11 (68.8%) | NS |
| Coronary artery disease | 6 (42.9%) | 7 (43.8%) | NS |
| Heart failure | 4 (28.6%) | 5 (31.3%) | NS |
| Metabolic syndrome | 2 (14.3%) | 4 (25%) | NS |
| Cholesterol serum | 165.4 ±69.6 | 149.9 ±47.3 | NS |
| TG [mg/dl] | 107.93 ±42.8 | 118.94 ±41.4 | NS |
| HDL [mg/dl] | 71.79 ±27.5 | 68.76 ±31.2 | NS |
| LDL [mg/dl] | 121.64 ±40.2 | 106.44 ±25.4 | NS |
| Pain-free walking distance [m] | 60.7 ±66 | 69.4 ±43 | NS |