Table I.
Comparison of general data between the plaque stability and instability groups.
| General data | Plaque stability group (n=25) | Plaque instability group (n=31) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 79.53±5.08 | 81.07±4.76 | 0.312 |
| Sex (male/female) | 16/9 | 20/11 | 0.465 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.23±1.87 | 24.96±1.93 | 0.766 |
| HbA1c (%) | 6.08±2.60 | 6.12±3.08 | 0.724 |
| TG (mmol/l) | 1.27±0.38 | 1.25±0.29 | 0.376 |
| TC (mmol/l) | 2.99±0.92 | 4.34±0.88 | 0.028 |
| HDL-C (mmol/l) | 1.09±0.41 | 1.04±0.25 | 0.065 |
| LDL-C(mmol/l) | 2.88±1.23 | 2.45±1.01 | 0.051 |
| Systolic pressure (mmHg) | 145.37±22.12 | 150.16±20.39 | 0.072 |
| Diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 82.53±15.13 | 85.19±17.68 | 0.142 |
| Coronary heart disease [n (%)] | 14 (56.0) | 19 (61.3) | 0.595 |
| Diabetes mellitus [n (%)] | 10 (40.0) | 13 (41.9) | 1.001 |
| Smoking history [n (%)] | 5 (20.0) | 8 (25.8) | 0.119 |
χ2 test was used to compare coronary heart disease [n (%)]; diabetes mellitus [n (%)] and smoking history [n (%)] between the two groups. BMI, body mass index; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; TG, triglyceride; TC, total cholesterol; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.