Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study population according to gender.
| Parameter | Overall population (n = 102) | Male (n = 70) | Female (n = 32) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 61 ± 11 | 60 ± 12 | 63 ± 9 | 0.158 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.5 ± 4.5 | 28.6 ± 4.3 | 28.4 ± 5 | 0.855 |
| Obesitya,b | 34 (33.3) | 23 (32.8) | 11 (34.4) | 0.693 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 102.3 ± 13.4 | 105 ± 12 | 97 ± 14.2 | 0.005 |
| Smokinga | 27 (26.5) | 17 (24.3) | 10 (31.3) | 0.708 |
| Previous CV eventa | 9 (8.8) | 6 (8.6) | 3 (9.3) | 0.156 |
| Diabetesa,c | 33 (32.4) | 23 (32.1) | 10 (31.25) | 0.135 |
| Dyslipidemiaa,d | 57 (55.8) | 36 (51.4) | 21 (65.6) | 0.132 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 141.6 ± 17.3 | 141.4 ± 15.2 | 142.1 ± 21.4 | 0.827 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 79.1 ± 11 | 79.3 ± 11.3 | 78.6 ± 10.1 | 0.811 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 71.5 ± 11.5 | 70 ± 11.1 | 74.9 ± 11.7 | 0.036 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL) | 108.5 ± 25.5 | 108.8 ± 29.1 | 107.9 ± 27.8 | 0.909 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 207.3 ± 44.9 | 204.7 ± 47.5 | 213.40 ± 38.4 | 0.472 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 128.1 ± 41.1 | 127.3 ± 43.8 | 127.7 ± 35.2 | 0.959 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 51.8 ± 15.8 | 46.4 ± 12.8 | 62.8 ± 17.1 | <0.005 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 149.2 ± 85 | 159.1 ± 93.6 | 126.3 ± 55.9 | 0.150 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.9 ± 0.2 | 1 ± 0.2 | 0.7 ± 0.1 | <0.005 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM or aabsolute value (percentage).
b
Obesity is defined by BMI > 30 kg/mq.
c
Diabetes was diagnosed according to medical history.
d
Dyslipidemia was diagnosed according to medical history.