Table 1. Comparison of relevant lipid levels in persons with and without SCI.
| SCI | Non-SCI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum lipids | Mean (SD), mg/dL | Mean (SD), dL | p |
| TC | 183.4 (15.1) | 194.9 (19.7) | .019 |
| LDL-C | 115.5 (14.7) | 118.0 (25.4) | .64 |
| HDL-C | 41.0 (5.8) | 49.6 (5.8) | <.001 |
| Triglycerides ° | 134.0 (45.6) | 125.0 (74.2) | .57 |
| Non–HDL-C | 142. (14.1) | 145.9 (19.6) | .53 |
| TC:HDL-C | 4.5 (0.6) | 4.0 (0.6) | .002 |
Note: HDL-C = high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; SCI = spinal cord injury; TC = total cholesterol.