Table 1.
Baseline and clinical characteristics of study population.
| Variables | CAD (N = 60) | Normal coronaries (N = 32) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± standard deviation) | 54 ± 6 | 51 ± 7 | 0.014 |
| Obesity | 32 (53.3%) | 16 (50%) | 0.760 |
| Diabetes | 36 (60%) | 7 (21.9%) | <0.001 |
| Hypertension | 38 (63.3%) | 18 (56.2%) | 0.507 |
| Smoking | 25 (41.7%) | 10 (31.2%) | 0.327 |
| Dyslipidemia | 22 (36.7%) | 11 (34.4%) | 0.827 |
| History of ischemic heart disease | 11 (18.3%) | 1 (3.125%) | 0.007 |
p value is statistically significant as mentioned under Section 2.4.1.