Table 1.
Demographic data on the study cohort of 18 patients and 42 nonparticipants
| Factor | Study patients (n=18) | Nonparticipants (n=42) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (% male) | 67% | 71% | ns |
| Age at surgery | 65±11 years | 66±14 years | ns |
| Indication | ns | ||
| Rest Pain | 33% | 45% | |
| Ulcer/gangrene | 67% | 55% | |
| Diabetes | 67% | 48% | ns |
| Hypertension | 72% | 83% | ns |
| Coronary artery disease | 44% | 48% | ns |
| Smoking history | 72% | 62% | ns |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 78% | 52% | ns |
| Renal insufficiency (Cr>1.5) | 11% | 17% | ns |
| Dialysis dependence | 6% | 7% | ns |
| COPD | 17% | 14% | ns |
| Previous ipsilateral bypass | 39% | 55% | ns |
| Type of bypass | ns | ||
| Femoral-popliteal | 39% | 29% | |
| Femoral-tibial | 50% | 64% | |
| Popliteal-pedal | 11% | 7% |