Table I.
Clinical characteristics of patients.
| Clinical characteristics | Group A (age ≤ 50) | Group B (age > 50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 13/45 | 10/47 | NS |
| Age | 43.2±8.2 | 61.3±5.1 | <0.001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 125±10.3 | 127±10.3 | NS |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 73.9±7.5 | 74.9±6.7 | NS |
| Smoking | 37 | 35 | NS |
| Alcohol use | 7 | 5 | NS |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.1±2.7 | 25.1±3.2 | NS |
| Blood urine nitrogen (mg/dl) | 11.5±3.5 | 13.5±5.1 | NS |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 179±37 | 191±29 | NS |
| High density lipoprotein (mg/dl) | 51±12 | 50±11 | NS |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dl) | 72.5±5.6 | 79.5±3.7 | NS |
NS, not significant.