Table 1.
Comparison of Baseline Clinical Characteristics Between the 2 Groups
| Baseline Clinical Characteristics | Conventional Statin Therapy (n = 285) | Early and Intensive Statin Therapy (n = 294) | Statistic Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean ± SD) | 58.45 ± 10.54 | 60.87 ± 9.89 | t = 0.368 | 0.683 |
| Sex (male/female) | 198/87 | 211/83 | χ 2 = 0.776 | 0.378 |
| Systolic pressure | 138.82 ± 12.42 | 139.37 ± 11.83 | t = 0.463 | 0.385 |
| Diastolic pressure | 86.42 ± 7.31 | 87.42 ± 8.36 | t = 0.547 | 0.576 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.62 ± 3.01 | 24.68 ± 2.94 | t = 0.337 | 0.585 |
| Past medical history | ||||
| Myocardial infarction | 32 | 34 | χ 2 = 0.052 | 0.887 |
| PCI | 56 | 60 | χ 2 = 0.037 | 0.864 |
| CABG | 9 | 8 | χ 2 = 0.505 | 0.448 |
| Cardiac inadequacy | 19 | 17 | χ 2 = 0.347 | 0.561 |
| Risk factors | ||||
| Systemic hypertension | 168 | 172 | χ 2 = 0.387 | 0.548 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 98 | 101 | χ 2 = 0.239 | 0.617 |
| Smoking | 102 | 99 | χ 2 = 0.533 | 0.584 |
| Alcohol abuse | 16 | 19 | χ 2 = 0.667 | 0.412 |
| EF <40% | 26 | 28 | χ 2 = 0.237 | 0.624 |
| Sinus rhythm at admission | 274 | 278 | χ 2 = 0.007 | 0.918 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 11 | 16 | χ 2 = 0.234 | 0.641 |
| Atrioventricular block | 40 | 43 | χ 2 = 0.247 | 0.638 |
| Combination therapy | ||||
| Diuretic | 39 | 41 | χ 2 = 0.372 | 0.537 |
| β‐blockers | 246 | 251 | χ 2 = 0.014 | 0.901 |
| Ca2+ channel blockers | 71 | 76 | χ 2 = 0.277 | 0.684 |
| ACE‐inhibitors | 285 | 294 | χ 2 = 0.000 | 0.991 |
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; BMI, body mass index; CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; EF, ejection fraction; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; SD, standard deviation