Table 1.
Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors between two groups.
| Groups | Mean± SD | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | A | 56.7±12.2 | 0.551 |
| B | 53.3±9.0 | ||
| Sex (M/F) (n) | A | 28/20 | 0.462 |
| B | 25/20 | ||
| HDL (mg/dl) | A | 39.6±11.05 | 0.129 |
| B | 42.8 ±8.88 | ||
| LDL (mg/dl) | A | 125.1±43.4 | <0.05 |
| B | 159.0±39.6 | ||
| T otal cholesterol (mg/dl) | A | 200.7±58.3 | <0.05 |
| B | 241.9±53.0 | ||
| TG (mg/dl) | A | 186.7±90.6 | 0.321 |
| B | 204.5±80.6 | ||
| EAT volume (cm3) | A | 44.8±21.2 | <0.05 |
| B | 32.3±17.5 | ||
| BSA (m2) | A | 1.8±0.1 | <0.05 |
| B | 1.6±0.2 | ||
| Family history of CAD | A | 25(52%) | <0.05 |
| B | 8(17.7%) | ||
| FPG (mg/dl) | A | 138.3±54.6 | <0.05 |
| B | 114.2±53.8 |
SD, standard deviation; EAT, epicardial adipose tissue; HDL, high density lipoprotein; TG, triglyceride; BSA, body surface area; FPG, fasting plasma glucose.