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Comparison of CHD and stroke risks.
| Non-PAD group | PAD group | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1090 | 88 |
| CHD risk (%) | 20.5 (19.6–21.4) | 35.1 (30.7–39.5)# |
| Fatal CHD risk (%) | 15.1 (14.3–16.0) | 29.7 (25.6–33.8)# |
| Stroke risk (%) | 9.3 (8.6–10.0) | 26.3 (21.7–30.9)# |
| Fatal stroke risk (%) | 1.5 (1.3–1.6) | 4.4 (3.5–5.4)# |
# P < 0.001 compared with the non-PAD group. Values are expressed as mean (95% CI). PAD was defined as an ABI ≤ 0.9 or >1.4. CHD: coronary heart disease; PAD: peripheral arterial disease; ABI: ankle-brachial index.
