Table 2.
Follow-up CAC-related parameters according to baseline AIP tertiles
| T1 | T2 | T3 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 376 | 373 | 375 | |
| Follow-up CACS | 27.8±83.5 | 53.3±162.7 | 64.0±191.6 | <0.01 |
| Categorical CACS | <0.01 | |||
| 0 | 271 (72.1) | 223 (59.8) | 208 (55.5) | |
| <0 and≤10 | 14 (3.7) | 27 (7.2) | 29 (7.7) | |
| >10 | 91 (24.2) | 123 (33.0) | 138 (36.8) | |
| Follow-up Ln (CACS+1) | 1.07±1.88 | 1.54±2.12 | 1.77±2.19 | <0.01 |
| Observation time (years) | 4.1±2.2 | 4.2±2.3 | 4.3±2.2 | 0.32 |
| CAC progression (%) | 66 (17.6) | 102 (27.3) | 122 (32.5) | <0.01 |
Data are mean ± SD, number (percentage)
Statistical significances were tested by Oneway analysis of variances among groups
CACS coronary artery calcium score, AIP atherogenic index of plasma