Table 2. Serial changes in LDL-C and CRP levels.
| Variable | Hyporesponder to statin therapy (n=77) | Responder to statin therapy (n=428) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDL-C | |||
| Baseline (mmol/L) | 2.9±0.7 | 3.6±0.8 | <0.01 |
| Follow-up (mmol/L) | 2.9±0.6 | 2.1±0.5 | <0.01 |
| Percent change (%) | +2.1±17.7 | −41.2±12.3 | <0.01 |
| CRP | |||
| Baseline (mg/L) † | 1.4 (0.6–5.3) | 1.5 (0.7–4.8) | 0.57 |
| Follow-up (mg/L) † | 1.7 (0.7–5.7) | 1.7 (0.7–4.8) | 0.87 |
| Percent change (%) † | +25.0 (−74.7 to +325.0) | −1.3 (−67.4 to +175.0) | 0.41 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range)†. CRP, C-reactive protein; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.