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Clinical characteristics of the study and control groups.
| STEMI (n = 116) | Controls (n = 30) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 65 ± 13 | 71 ± 12 | n.s |
| Male (%) | 70 (60) | 19 (65) | n.s |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 23 (20) | 7 (23) | n.s |
| Hypertension (%) | 79 (68) | 19 (65) | n.s |
| Hypercholesterolemia (%) | 52 (45) | 17 (56) | n.s |
| Current smoker (%) | 52 (45) | 13 (43) | n.s |
| Previous coronary artery disease (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | n.s |
STEMI: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; n.s: not significant.
