TABLE 5.
Plasma values of MMPs, TIMPs and apolipoproteins according to arterial hypertension status. Mean values ± SD were calculated from the whole cohort including CAD and control subjects
| Variable | Non‐hypertensive (N = 439) | Hypertensive (N = 318) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apo‐CII (mg/dL) | 4.71 ± 3.65 | 5.51 ± 3.88 | <.001 b |
| Apo‐CIII (mg/dL) | 14.31 ± 9.82 | 18.08 ± 10.34 | <.001 b |
| Apo‐E (mg/dL) | 8.12 ± 10.45 | 8.78 ± 9.71 | <.01 b |
| MMP‐3 (ng/mL) | 163.8 ± 151.1 | 250.5 ± 149.6 | <.001 b |
| MMP‐9 (ng/mL) | 186.2 ± 169.2 | 289.9 ± 161.8 | <.001 b |
| TIMP‐1 (ng/mL) | 251.2 ± 124.2 | 164.8 ± 87.3 | <.001 b |
| TIMP‐2 (ng/mL) | 205.1 ± 103.5 | 126.9 ± 68.52 | <.001 b |
b
Derived from Mann‐Whitney U tests.