Table 1.
Comparison of sociodemographic and medical characteristics of UBB and CBB
| Parameter | UBB (n = 125) | CBB (n = 150) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 61 ± 16 | 63 ± 11 | 0.18 |
| Male subjects | 49 (39%) | 72 (48%) | 0.18 |
| No high-school diploma | 39 (31%) | 80 (53%) | <0.001 |
| First-degree relative with CAD | 43 (41%) | 29 (24%) | 0.018 |
| Previous MI | 30 (24%) | 20 (14%) | 0.04 |
| PVD | 6 (5%) | 9 (6%) | 0.79 |
| Previous CVA | 6 (5%) | 10 (7%) | 0.45 |
| Heart failure | 14 (11%) | 9 (6%) | 0.19 |
| CKD | 14 (11%) | 20 (13%) | 0.48 |
MI = Myocardial infarction;
PVD = peripheral vascular disease;
CVA = cerebrovascular disease;
CKD = chronic kidney disease.