Table II.
Characteristics of subjects
| Characteristic | Acute pancreatitis (n = 83) N (%) or mean ± SD | Control (n = 30) | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 52.9 ±15.61 | 47.1 ±13.95 | NS |
| Female sex | 53 (63.9) | 18 (60.0) | NS |
| Smokers | 25 (30.1) | 12 (40.0) | NS |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 26.5 ±3.53 | 25.8 ±3.53 | NS |
| HDL [mg/dl] | 42.3 ±12.44 | 58.7 ±12.39 | < 0.001 |
| LDL [mg/dl] | 106.9 ±36.18 | 86.4 ±18.55 | 0.017 |
| Total cholesterol [mg/dl] | 135.8 ±166.47 | 109.5 ±26.44 | NS |
| Triglycerides [mg/dl] | 172.4 ±54.77 | 158.6 ±33.05 | NS |
*
t test and χ2 test were used for analysis. BMI – body mass index, HDL – high-density lipoprotein, LDL – low-density lipoprotein.