[Table/Fig-5]:
Comparison of lipid profile between younger and older Gujarati patients with acute coronary syndrome*
| Variables | Younger Group (≤40 years) n= 100 | Older Group (>40 years) n= 100 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 156.02 ± 47.74 | 141.20 ± 36.55 | 0.015 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 127.58 ±69.81 | 127.95 ±97.07 | 0.975 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 32.67 ± 7.90 | 31.80 ± 8.06 | 0.442 |
| Non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 123.35 ± 46.02 | 110.83 ± 35.85 | 0.033 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 97.84 ± 42.11 | 85.24 ± 28.35 | 0.014 |
| VLDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 25.45±14.07 | 24.31±10.47 | 0.516 |
| Ratio oftotal cholesterol to HDL | 4.95 ± 1.57 | 4.65 ± 1.51 | 0.170 |
| Ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol | 3.11 ± 1.37 | 2.82 ± 1.15 | 0.106 |
*Values are expressed as mean ± SD; P value was calculated using the Student’s t-test;LDL, Low-density lipoprotein; HDL, High-density lipoprotein, VLDL, Very-low-density lipoprotein.