Table 2.
Results of quantitative laboratory work-up across groups.
| Variable | Group I (n = 100) | Group II (n = 100) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak troponin I, ng/ml | 0.0005 (0–0.74) | 53.5 (17.5–80.5) | <0.001 | |
| Peak CKMB, ng/ml | 4.1 (3.2–5.05) | 116.5 (67–218.5) | <0.001 | |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dl | 177 (144–244) | 188.5 (132–298) | 0.089 | |
| LDL, mg/dl | 134.5 (123–186.5) | 143.5(119.5–250) | 0.006 | |
| HDL, mg/dl | 42.5 (37–49) | 41.5 (31–53) | 0.020 | |
| TG, mg/dl | 132 (115–192) | 135.5 (114–218) | 0.053 | |
| WBC, 1,000/mm3 | 7.4 (6.5–8.3) | 8.2 (7.1–9.6) | 0.086 | |
| Hematocrit,% | 47.9 (46.7–49.4) | 48.3 (46.9–50.0) | 0.230 | |
| Blood sugar, mg/dl | 124 (112.5–255) | 126.5 (113–293.5) | 0.109 | |
| HbA1c, % | 6.8 (4.9–8.7) | 7.1 (5.2 –9.1) | 0.123 | |
| Serum creatinine on | ||||
| Admission mg/dl | 0.9 (0.8–1.1) | 0.98 (0.89–1.1) | 0.098 | |
Data are presented as median (interquartile range).