Table 1.
Comparison of clinical characteristics between the restenotic and primary atherosclerotic plaque (control) groups
| Restenosis | Controls | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mean age (years) |
71 |
78 |
0.01 |
|
Mean percentage stenosis |
51% |
49% |
0.93 |
|
Female gender |
16% |
32% |
0.32 |
|
Hypertension |
80% |
72% |
0.74 |
|
Diabetes |
12% |
28% |
0.29 |
|
Smoker |
84% |
52% |
0.03 |
|
Previous myocardial infarction |
28% |
16% |
0.50 |
|
Previous CABG |
16% |
8% |
0.67 |
|
Treated lipids |
76% |
68% |
0.75 |
| Previous atrial fibrillation | 4% | 8% | 1.00 |