Table 1. Subject characteristics.
Baseline characteristics of subjects who were or were not confirmed for SAMS.
| Confirmed (n=43) | Not confirmed (n=77) | |
|---|---|---|
| Women (n) | 16 | 35 |
| Age (yr) | 58 ± 11 | 61 ± 9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.6 ± 5.3a | 27.8 ± 4.2 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 122 ± 14 | 124 ± 14 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 75 ± 7 | 75 ± 6 |
| CK (U/L) | 152 ± 89a | 117 ± 68 |
| Total C (mg/dL) | 255 ± 53 | 255 ± 49 |
| LDL-C (mg/dL) | 166 ± 49 | 165 ± 43 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 52 ± 16 | 55 ± 15 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 186 ± 128 | 173 ± 111 |
a
Significant difference between groups at p < 0.05.
BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; CK, creatine kinase; C, colesterol; LDL, low density lipoprotein; HDL, high density lipoprotein.