Table 1. Demographics and characteristics of enrolled patients.
| Characteristic | Cases N (%) | Controls N (%) | p values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Years), Median (Range) | 55.5 (42–79) | 55.0 (44–71) | 0.876 |
| Sex | 0.999 | ||
| Male | 9 (45%) | 9 (45%) | |
| Female | 11 (55%) | 11 (55%) | |
| Race | 0.538 | ||
| Asian | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) | |
| Black or African American | 7 (35%) | 7 (35%) | |
| White / Caucasian | 13 (65%) | 12 (60%) | |
| Other | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) | |
| Hypertension | 14 (70%) | 5 (25%) | 0.004 |
| Diabetes | 5 (25%) | 2 (10%) | 0.21 |
| History of Tobacco Use | 13 (65%) | 8 (40%) | 0.11 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 13 (65%) | 2 (10%) | 0.0003 |
| Past Myocardial Infarction | 3 (15%) | 1 (5%) | 0.29 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 6 (30%) | 0 (0%) | 0.008 |