Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients in two groups
| Single-stent group (n = 50) | Double-stent group (n = 38) | P values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 56.8 ± 13.0 | 62.1 ± 12.7 | 0.09 |
| Male, n (%) | 34 (68.0) | 28 (73.7) | 0.56 |
| Hypertension n (%) | 32 (64.0) | 30 (78.9) | 0.88 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 7 (14.0) | 6 (15.8) | 0.81 |
| Hyperlipidemia, n (%) | 10 (20.0) | 11 (28.9) | 0.33 |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 13 (26.0) | 10 (26.3) | 0.97 |
| Prior MI, n (%) | 5 (10.0) | 4 (11.1) | 1.00 |
| LVEF (%) | 54.5 ± 8.4 | 53.2 ± 8.1 | 0.15 |
LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; MI, myocardial infarction; Data are presented as means ± SD or percentages.