Table I.
Clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients in both groups.
| Parameters | Non-CAD group (n=100) | CAD group (n=50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 39.6±8.2 | 62.9±3.2 | <0.001 |
| Gender (Male) | 78 (78.0%) | 42 (84.0%) | 0.64 |
| Hypertension | 76 (76.0%) | 42 (84.0%) | 0.06 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 15 (15.0%) | 25 (50.0%) | 0.003 |
| Family history of premature coronary artery disease | 48 (48.0%) | 35 (70.0%) | 0.01 |
| Current smoking | 39 (39.0%) | 23 (46.0%) | 0.08 |
| Statin use | 34 (34.0%) | 42 (84.0%) | 0.001 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 192.0±32.6 | 168.0±25.2 | <0.001 |
| HDL-cholesterol (mg/dl) | 42.0±11.3 | 40.4±10.5 | 0.31 |
| LDL-cholesterol (mg/dl) | 108.5±23.1 | 84.2±27.4 | <0.001 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 162.6±35.0 | 132.9±41.8 | 0.002 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.2±2.1 | 28.3±2.8 | 0.48 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 134.4±9.6 | 131.9±10.2 | 0.77 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 82.5±6.5 | 84.8±6.9 | 0.26 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dl) | 104.3±25.7 | 112.4±31.7 | 0.09 |
| hsCRP (mg/dl) | 3.1±5.0 | 5.4±4.6 | 0.25 |
CAD, coronary artery disease; hsCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.