Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of participants
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Male gender | 1,827 (96) |
| Age, years | 57 ± 7 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL (mmol/L) | 221 ± 36 (5.7 ± 0.9) |
| LDL-c, mg/dL (mmol/L) | 141 ± 33 (3.6 ± 0.9) |
| HDL-c, mg/dL (mmol/L) | 43 ± 10 (1.1 ± 0.3) |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL (mmol/L) | 190 ± 120 (2.1 ± 1.4) |
| Blood glucose, mg/dL (mmol/L) | 102 ± 29 (5.7 ± 1.6) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 208 (11) |
| Arterial hypertension | 749 (40) |
| Smoking | 590 (31) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28.4 ± 4.0 |
| 10-year ASCVD risk, % | 13.7 ± 7.1 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD or n (%). BMI: body mass index; ASCVD: atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.