Table I.
Comparison of general characteristics between the observation group and control group.
| General data | Observation group (n=43) | Control group (n=36) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 58.53±6.98 | 57.03±9.61 | 0.619 |
| Sex, male/female (n) | 29/14 | 20/16 | 0.145 |
| Disease course, years (mean ± SD) | 11.78±2.05 | 6.79±3.83 | 0.018 |
| BMI, kg/m² (mean ± SD) | 18.88±2.93 | 18.79±3.29 | 0.475 |
| TC, mmol/l (mean ± SD) | 5.83±1.05 | 5.45±1.02 | 0.068 |
| TG, mmol/l (mean ± SD) | 2.94±1.05 | 2.07±0.79 | 0.042 |
| LDL-C, mmol/l (mean ± SD) | 3.43±0.97 | 3.08±0.76 | 0.588 |
| HDL-C, mmol/l (mean ± SD) | 1.53±0.54 | 1.45±0.33 | 0.081 |
| SBP, mmHg (mean ± SD) | 165±28 | 147±24 | 0.039 |
| DBP, mmHg (mean ± SD) | 99±18 | 83±16 | 0.041 |
BMI, body mass index; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglyceride; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure.