Table 1.
Description of Baseline Covariates and Hormone Levels
| CAC < 100 AU | CAC ≥ 100 AU | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 1229 | 425 |
| Age, y | 45 (8) | 59 (10) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28 (4) | 29 (5) |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 79 (9) | 77 (10) |
| HDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 46 (12) | 45 (14) |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 196 (34) | 192 (35) |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 135 (96) | 153 (112) |
| T2DM | 48 (4%) | 63 (15%) |
| Prevalent cardiovascular disease | 19 (2%) | 65 (15%) |
| Current smoking | 164 (13%) | 53 (12%) |
| Total T, ng/dL | 625 (216) | 596 (246) |
| Free T, pg/mL | 117 (45) | 94 (42) |
| E1, pg/mL | 39 (14) | 47 (17) |
| E2, pg/mL | 28 (10) | 27 (9) |
| SHBG, nmol/L | 43 (21) | 55 (27) |
Data are expressed as mean (SD) or number (percentage); n = 1654.