Table 1.
Characteristics of study population.
| Number | CON (63) | CAD (77) | ACS (76) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Years) | 64 ± 7 | 69 ± 9 | 66 ± 11 | <0.05 |
| Male gender | 25 (40) | 53 (69) | 36 (47) | <0.01 |
| Hypertension | 27 (42) | 45 (59) | 37 (49) | ns |
| Dyslipidemia | 16 (25) | 51 (67) | 39 (51) | <0.001 |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 0 (0) | 27 (35) | 18 (24) | <0.001 |
| Smoking history | 0 (0) | 31 (41) | 32 (42) | <0.001 |
CON = controls; CAD = coronary artery disease patients; ACS = acute coronary syndrome patients. For definition of hypertension, dyslipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes and smoking history, see Material and Method section.