Table 3.
Difference Between Event Group and Event‐Free Group
| Event Group (n = 99) | Event‐Free (n = 791) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 64.0 ± 10.7 | 61.6 ± 9.9 | 0.023 |
| Male, n (%) | 63 (63.6) | 535 (89.5) | 0.424 |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 35 (35.9) | 301 (38.1) | 0.608 |
| DM, n (%) | 30 (30.3) | 191 (24.1) | 0.181 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 71 (71.7) | 501 (63.3) | 0.101 |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 50 (50.5) | 283 (35.8) | 0.004 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.2 ± 3.1 | 25.8 ± 3.1 | 0.079 |
| hs‐CRP (mg/L) | 4.8 (3.3, 6.4) | 2.6 (1.1, 4.7) | <0.001 |
| OPG (pg/mL) | 5304.7 (2815.4, 8643.0) | 2993.4 (1821.8, 5702.0) | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; hs‐CRP, high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein; OPG, osteoprotegerin.