Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of Diabetic vs. Non-Diabetic Patients.
| Characteristics | Total | Diabetes Mellitus | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2271 | Yes 336 (14.8%) | No 1935 (85.2%) | ||
| Mean Age in Years (Range) | 63 (21-101) | 68 (31-95) | 62 (21-101) | <.001 |
| Men | 1306 (57.5%) | 178 (53.0%) | 1128 (58.3%) | 0.07 |
| Previous Myocardial Infarction | 490 (21.6%) | 113 (33.6%) | 377 (19.5%) | <.001 |
| Previous Unstable Angina | 201 (8.9%) | 47 (14.0%) | 154 (8.0%) | <.001 |
| Previous Stable Angina | 679 (29.9%) | 146 (43.5%) | 533 (27.5%) | <.001 |
| Incidence Cases* | 1352 (59.5%) | 145 (43.2%) | 1207 (62.4%) | <.001 |
| Current Smoking | 490 (21.6%) | 41 (12.2%) | 449 (23.2%) | <.001 |
| Hypertension** | 1039 (45.8%) | 228 (67.9%) | 811 (41.9%) | <.001 |
| Hypercholesterolemia*** | 794 (35.0%) | 119 (35.4%) | 675 (34.9%) | 0.85 |
| Aspirin Use (pre) | 395 (17.4%) | 74 (22.0%) | 321 (16.6%) | 0.015 |
| Admitted | 2174 (95.7%) | 327 (97.3%) | 1847 (95.5%) | 0.12 |
| Any Electrocardiogram Abnormality | 1257 (55.4%) | 232 (69.0%) | 1025 (53.0%) | <.001 |
| Left Bundle Branch Block | 102 (4.5%) | 18 (5.4%) | 84 (4.3%) | 0.41 |
| Family History of Coronary Heart Disease | 588 (25.9%) | 95 (28.3%) | 493 (25.5%) | 0.28 |
| Mean (range) Systolic Blood Pressure @ Index Date (mmHg) | 153 (60-300) | 158 (80-230) | 152 (60-300) | <.001 |
| Mean (range) Diastolic Blood Pressure @ Index Date (mmHg) | 87 (34-170) | 86 (43-150) | 88 (34-170) | 0.035 |
| Unstable Angina as Discharge Diagnosis | 260 (11.4%) | 65 (19.4%) | 195 (10.1%) | <.001 |
| Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction as Discharge Diagnosis | 479 (21.1%) | 90 (26.8%) | 389 (20.1%) | 0.006 |
*
Index episode as first presentation with chest pain
**
Defined by systolic blood-pressure >140 mmHg or diastolic blood-pressure>90 mmHg
***
Defined by total cholesterol > 220 mg/dL