Table II.
General characteristics and biochemical parameters of the patients.
| Parameters | All (n=447) | Men (n=315) | Women (n=132) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General, median (25-75%) | |||
| Age (years) | 61 (55-69) | 60 (54-65)a | 65 (60-71) |
| Weight (kg) | 84.5 (75.0-94.0) | 86.0 (78.0-95.0)a | 78.0 (69.0-90.0) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 28.7 (25.2-32.7) | 28.4 (26.0-31.5)a | 30.1 (26.7-35.1) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 130 (120-140) | 130 (120-140) | 130 (120-140) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 80 (76-85) | 80 (76-85) | 80 (77-83) |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 68 (64-74) | 68 (64-72)a | 70 (64-76) |
| Serum biochemistry (mean ± SD) | |||
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 4.98±1.27 | 4.86±1.23a | 5.26±1.34 |
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.15±1.15 | 3.06±1.09a | 3.36±1.28 |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.00±0.26 | 0.96±0.25a | 1.10±0.26 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1.86±1.28 | 1.89±1.25a | 1.80±1.33 |
| Adiponectin (µg/ml) | 9.73±6.57 | 8.96±5.90a | 11.56±7.66 |
| Endothelin (fmol/ml) | 2.73±3.46 | 2.64±3.35a | 2.93±3.73 |
| NOx (µM) | 31.29±20.09 | 32.66±19.60a | 27.79±20.97 |
aP<0.05 vs. women. NOx, nitrate and nitrite; LDL, low-density lipoproteins; HDL, high-density lipoproteins.