Table 4.
Associated Medical Conditions.
| Variable | High hs-CRP (n = 110) | Normal hs-CRP (n = 59) | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension (n, %) | 64 (58.2) | 28 (47.5) | .182 |
| Diabetes mellitus (n, %) | 29 (26.4) | 12 (20.3) | .384 |
| Hyperlipidemia (n, %) | 45 (40.9) | 28 (47.5) | .413 |
| Hypothyroidism (n, %) | 15 (13.6) | 3 (5.1) | .086 |
| Coronary artery disease (n, %) | 15 (13.6) | 5 (8.5) | .322 |
| Cerebrovascular accident (n, %) | 13 (11.8) | 4 (6.8) | .299 |
| Peripheral arterial disease (n, %) | 9 (8.2) | 1 (1.7) | .088 |
| Carotid artery stenosis (n, %) | 4 (3.6) | 3 (5.1) | .696 |
| Congestive heart failure (n, %) | 13 (11.8) | 2 (3.4) | .066 |
| Arthritis (n, %) | 16 (14.5) | 7 (11.9) | .628 |
| Other rheumatologic disorders (n, %) | 10 (9.1) | 5 (8.5) | .089 |
| Mental health disorder (n, %) | 8 (7.3) | 0 (0.0) | .520 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n, %) | 13 (11.8) | 9 (15.3) | .527 |
| Asthma (n, %) | 19 (17.3) | 15 (25.4) | .208 |
| Chronic kidney disease (n, %) | 10 (9.1) | 5 (8.5) | .893 |
| Liver disease (n, %) | 15 (13.6) | 7 (11.9) | .744 |
| Colorectal disorder (n, %) | 5 (4.5) | 2 (3.4) | 1.000 |
| Immunocompromised host (n, %) | 7 (6.4) | 2 (3.4) | .498 |
*
Chi-squared test.