Table 2.
Baseline Characteristics by Sex
| Variable | Women (n=352) | Men (n=167) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 51 (43, 60) | 54 (46, 62) | 0.01 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 137 (38.9) | 73 (43.7) | 0.29 |
| Creatinine, mg/dL | 0.9 (0.8, 1) | 1.1 (1.0, 1.2) | 0.07 |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 22 (6.25) | 21 (12.5) | 0.01 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 27.4 (23.6, 32.1) | 28.4 (25.0, 31.4) | 0.71 |
| Statin use, n (%) | 128 (36.4) | 66 (39.5) | 0.49 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 192 (168, 226) | 181 (155, 209) | 0.003 |
| LDL, mg/dL | 109 (88, 134) | 103 (81, 139) | 0.55 |
| HDL, mg/dL | 57 (48, 67) | 43 (35, 50) | 0.0001 |
| Triglycerides/HDL ratio, mg/dL | 1.9 (1.3, 3.3) | 3.4 (2.0, 5.1) | 0.0001 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 113 (78, 231) | 143 (92, 195) | 0.004 |
HDL indicates high‐density lipoprotein; LDL, low‐density lipoprotein.