Table 1.
Description of subjects and co-morbid conditions.
| Normal Stress MPI (n = 221) | Abnormal Stress MPI (n = 55) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (SD) | 55.3 (3.3) | 54.9 (3.0) | 0.34 |
| BMI (SD) | 29.3 (4.8) | 29.7 (5.1) | 0.53 |
| Smoking (%) | 139 (62.9) | 33 (60.0) | 0.81 |
| Hypertension (%) | 62 (28.1) | 19 (34.5) | 0.44 |
| Diabetes (%) | 18 (8.14) | 5 (9.1) | 0.79 |
| PTSD (%) | 28 (12.7) | 8 (14.5) | 0.88 |
| Depression (SD) | 5.15 (6.7) | 5.05 (6.2) | 0.92 |
| Antidepressants (%) | 38 (17.2) | 6 (10.9) | 0.35 |
| Lipid Lowering Drugs (%) | 3 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) | 1.00 |
| Antidiabetic Drugs (%) | 12 (5.4) | 4 (7.3) | 0.53 |
| Baecke score (SD) | 7.43 (1.7) | 7.29 (1.8) | 0.61 |
| FRS (SD) | 6.14 (2.2) | 5.91 (2.6) | 0.555 |
Smoking status indicates current and former smokers. Physical activity was assessed by the Baecke physical activity questionnaire. BMI = Body Mass Index. FRS = Framingham Risk Score. PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.