Table II.
Means of variables in 2 groups and statistical relationship between them using the t-test
| Parameter | Group A (Tg/HDL < 3) | Group B (Tg/HDL > 3) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient number (%) | 51 (56%) | 40 (44%) | |
| Age [years] | 41.9 ±11.7 | 47.3 ±11.5 | 0.01 |
| WC (male) [cm] | 90.6 ±4.4 | 98.8 ±9 | 0.02 |
| WC (female) [cm] | 84.5 ±12.4 | 95.3 ±9.2 | < 0.01 |
| BMI [kg/m2)] | 27.8 ±5.3 | 30.7 ±4.1 | < 0.01 |
| Systolic BP [mm Hg] | 113.9 ±16.6 | 120 ±15 | 0.037 |
| Diastolic BP [mm Hg] | 73 ±10.1 | 78 ±8.5 | < 0.01 |
| FBG [mg/dl] | 95.4 ±8.1 | 98.4 ±9.4 | 0.052 |
| Triglyceride [mg/dl] | 92.7 ±29 | 183 ±48.3 | < 0.01 |
| HDL [mg/dl] | 51.6 ±11.7 | 39.6 ±6.8 | < 0.01 |
| LDL [mg/dl] | 133.5 ±34.4 | 140.3 ±42.1 | 0.2 |
| Smoking [package year] | 3.70 ±8.07 | 6.62 ±11.22 | 0.07 |
| Metabolic syndrome | 9 (17%) | 25 (62%) | < 0.01 |
BP – blood pressure, WC – waist circumference, SD – standard deviation, Tg/HDL – triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, FBG – fasting blood glucose, HDL – high-density lipoprotein, LDL – low-density lipoprotein.