Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population with Procedural data.*
| unilateral RAS N = 68 | bilateral RAS N = 25 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.1 ± 10.2 | 73.7 ± 7.1 | <0.001 |
| Male (n) | 48 (70.6%) | 15 (60%) | n.s. |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 156.3 ± 10.9 | 157.9 ± 13.2 | n.s. |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 93.3 ± 6.4 | 94.6 ± 7.2 | n.s. |
| Serum-creatinine (µmol/l) | 111.5 ± 41.5 | 192.4 ± 75.8 | <0.001 |
| Medical history and risk factors (n%) | |||
| Arterial Hypertension | 66 (97%) | 24 (96%) | n.s. |
| Diabetes mellitus | 36 (52%) | 14 (56%) | n.s. |
| LVEF < 45% | 8 (11%) | 10 (40%) | <0.001 |
| Previous stroke | 5 (7%) | 2 (8%) | n.s. |
| Nicotine abuse | 42 (61%) | 19 (76%) | n.s. |
| Coronary artery disease | 12 (17%) | 13 (52%) | <0.01 |
| Peripheral artery disease | 17 (25%) | 7 (28%) | n.s. |
| Sudden pulmonary edema | 0 | 5 (20%) | <0.001 |
| Number of stents | 74 | 53 | |
| Stent-size (diameter mm × length mm) | 6.0 ± 0.5 × 18 ± 1 | 6.0 ± 0.5 × 16 ± 1 | n.s. |
| Contrast agent (ml) | 62 ± 2.4 | 94 ± 4.5 | n.s. |
*
Data are given as mean ± SD or number.