Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Young Patients (Men Aged <50 Years, Women Aged <55 Years) With First Presentation of CAD, 2000 to 2016
| Characteristics | Women (N=3811) | Men (N=8708) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group, y | |||
| 19–40 | 220 (5.8) | 1140 (13.1) | 0.155a |
| 41–45 | 537 (14.1) | 2349 (27.0) | |
| 46–50 | 1139 (29.9) | 5219 (59.9) | |
| 51–55 | 1915 (50.2) | … | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 992 (26.0) | 1352 (15.5) | <0.001 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 1732 (45.4) | 4160 (47.8) | 0.016 |
| Hypertension | 1855 (48.7) | 3465 (39.8) | <0.001 |
| Obesityb | 1499 (39.3) | 3102 (35.6) | <0.0001 |
| Smokingc | |||
| Current | 1579 (43.5) | 3565 (43.2) | 0.642 |
| Former | 811 (22.4) | 1803 (21.9) | |
| Never | 1236 (34.1) | 2882 (34.9) | |
| Heart failure | 123 (3.2) | 189 (2.2) | <0.001 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 214 (5.6) | 190 (2.2) | <0.001 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 128 (3.4) | 143 (1.6) | <0.001 |
| Liver/gastrointestinal tract disease | 276 (7.2) | 465 (5.3) | <0.001 |
| Renal insufficiency | 429 (11.3) | 501 (5.8) | <0.001 |
| Chronic lung disease | 364 (9.6) | 448 (5.1) | <0.001 |
| Malignancy | 175 (4.6) | 113 (1.3) | <0.001 |
Data are given as number (percentage). BMI indicates body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease.
a
The P value is based on a comparison that excludes the age group of 51 to 55 years.
b
A total of 304 were missing.
c
b643 were missing.