Table 5.

Clinical variables prior to randomization (baseline) and change in CAC >5 AU after 4 yr of randomization in women of KEEPS

Clinical Parameter at Baseline	n	Odds Ratio	P Value
Age	495	1.016	0.76
Months past menopause	495	1.063	0.283
Body mass index	495	1.011	0.74
Systolic blood pressure	495	1.015	0.11
Diastolic blood pressure	495	1.038	0.01
Pulse pressure	495	1.001	0.91
Fasting blood glucose	495	1.029	0.03
Insulin	495	1.006	0.71
Total cholesterol	495	1.002	0.54
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol	495	0.990	0.29
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol	495	1.004	0.36
Triglycerides	495	1.005	0.02
Interleukin-6	495	0.982	0.29
High sensitivity C-reactive protein	494	0.927	0.20
European ancestry	495	0.681	0.45
Baseline CAC	495	1.471	<0.001

AU, Agatston units.