Table 2.
Preoperative variables and aortic calcification in univariate analysis.
| Porcelain aorta (N = 9) | Normal aorta (N = 143) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 60.1 ± 18.2 | 58.3 ± 17.1 | NS |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 3 (%33.33) | 47 (%32.86) | NS |
| Male | 6 (%66.66) | 96 (%67.13) | NS |
| Hypertension | 7 (%77.77) | 103 (%72.02) | NS |
| Hyperlipidemia | 6 (%66.66) | 78 (%54.54) | NS |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (%33.33) | 40 (%27.97) | NS |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 4 (%44.44) | 58 (%40.55) | NS |
| Peripheral arterial disease | 1 (%11.11) | 15 (%10.48) | NS |
| Chronic renal failure | 0 | 1 (%0.69) | NS |
NS = not significant.