Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients.
| Variable | All (n=2622) | Arrhythmias negative (n=2448) | Arrhythmias positive (n=174) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.1±10.6 | 62±10.6 | 63.7±11.3 | 0.03 |
| Male sex (%) | 65 | 65 | 69 | 0.311 |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 30 | 31 | 27 | 0.364 |
| Coronary artery disease (%) | 74 | 74 | 76 | 0.569 |
| Former/current smoker (%) | 64 | 63 | 70 | 0.107 |
| LV Ejection Fraction (%) | 60(50-65) | 60(50-65) | 55(50-60) | 0.014 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 98(80-119) | 98(80-120) | 96(78-116) | 0.246 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 34(28-41) | 34(28-41) | 35(28-41) | 0.845 |
| ACE inhibitors (%) | 44 | 43 | 58 | <0.001 |
| Beta blocker (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 0.988 |
| Statin (%) | 57 | 57 | 61 | 0.314 |
| Aspirin (%) | 75 | 75 | 74 | 0.861 |
| MPO (pmol/L) | 502.5(287.2-914) | 496.7(284.5-899.6) | 593.1(359.8-1014.4) | 0.004 |