Table 3. The differences in measurements of risk factors between presence and absence of carotid plaque in this population.
| Measurement | Presence carotid plaque | Absence carotid plaque | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI, Kg/m2, | 25.35 (3.70) | 25.72 (3.67) | 0.002 |
| SBP, mmHg | 151.58 (23.25) | 142.76 (20.60) | <0.001 |
| DBP, mmHg | 87.32 (11.56) | 86.45 (11.28) | 0.021 |
| FPG, mmol/L | 6.09 (1.83) | 5.81 (1.34) | <0.001 |
| TC, mmol/L | 4.99 (1.15) | 4.78 (1.04) | <0.001 |
| TG, mmol/L | 1.76 (1.13) | 1.76 (1.31) | 0.901 |
| HDL-C, mmol/L | 1.45 (0.45) | 1.46 (0.47) | 0.582 |
| LDL-C, mmol/L | 3.07 (1.44) | 2.43 (1.02) | <0.001 |
| LDL-C/HDL-C | 2.33 (1.54) | 1.79 (0.87) | <0.001 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 25.35 (3.70) | 89.11 (9.11) | 0.199 |
SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; BMI, body mass index; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol.