Table 1.
Clinical characteristics in the IMT normal group and the IMT thickening group
| Variable | The IMT normal group, n = 100 | The IMT thickening group, n = 50 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.68 ± 13.46 | 69.12 ± 11.62 | 0.951 |
| Sex (male/female) | 44/56 | 28/22 | 0.166 |
| Height (cm) | 170.47 ± 6.32 | 173.25 ± 7.11 | 0.084 |
| Weight (kg) | 65.32 ± 15.87 | 70.39 ± 16.45 | 0.072 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 73.25 ± 7.14 | 68.58 ± 6.22 | 0.545 |
| Hypertension (yes/no) | 32/68 | 42/8 | 0.000* |
| CHD (yes/no) | 14/86 | 32/28 | 0.000* |
| Diabetes (yes/no) | 4/96 | 12/38 | 0.000* |
| Hyperlipidemia (yes/no) | 5/95 | 18/32 | 0.000* |
| Smoking (yes/no) | 22/78 | 24/26 | 0.001* |
CHD coronary heart disease
* P < 0.05