Table II.
Pre-clinical atherosclerosis in patients in both groups.
| Parameter | Non-CAD group (n=100) | CAD group (n=50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIMT (mm) | |||
| Right side | 0.62±0.12 | 0.74±0.09 | 0.008 |
| Left side | 0.64±0.19 | 0.78±0.16 | 0.005 |
| Average | 0.63±0.14 | 0.76±0.12 | 0.003 |
| Pulse wave velocity (cm/sec) | |||
| Right brachial-ankle | 1632.0±376.5 | 1584.6±325.6 | 0.51 |
| Left brachial-ankle | 1498.6±339.8 | 1638.8±372.9 | <0.001 |
| Average brachial-ankle | 1518.2±323.0 | 1589.2±307.7 | 0.58 |
| CCS | 8.6±18.3 | 117.8±118.6 | <0.001 |
CAD, coronary artery disease; CIMT, carotid intima-media thickness; CCS, coronary calcium score.