Table I.
Clinical background of the subjects.
| Characteristics | Allicin group (n=32) | Control group (n=30) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (% male) | 68.9 | 66.7 |
| Age (years) | 61.1±12.0 | 60.4±13.4 |
| Education (years) | 10.5±2.5 | 10.8±2.8 |
| Time since infarction (years) | 6.4±3.1 | 6.5±2.8 |
| CAD type | ||
| Angina pectoris | 24 (75.0) | 20 (66.7) |
| Myocardial infarction | 8 (25.0) | 10 (33.3) |
| Fasting blood glucose (mmol/l) | 5.79±1.72 | 5.72±1.61 |
| Serum triglycerides (mmol/l) | 3.03±1.76 | 3.09±1.60 |
| Serum cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.60±1.20 | 5.55±1.28 |
| Serum homocysteine (mmol/l) | 19.92±2.11 | 20.05±2.15 |
| Major medical problems | ||
| Hypertension | 21 (65.6) | 17 (56.7) |
| Hyperlipemia | 11 (34.4) | 13 (43.3) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 8 (25.0) | 7 (23.3) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 7 (21.9) | 9 (30.0) |
| Drugs for blood glucose | 7 (21.9) | 9 (30.0) |
| Drugs for blood pressure | 21 (65.6) | 17 (56.7) |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation or as n (%). All subjects were Chinese. There were no significant differences between the Allicin and Control groups with regard to any of the parameters. CAD, coronary artery disease.