Table 2.
Baseline characteristics.
| Baseline characteristics | CDT (n=283) | Systemic heparin (n=58) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.83 | 68.47 | <0.001 |
| Male | 151 (53%) | 31 (53%) | 0.990 |
| Female | 132(47%) | 27(47%) | |
| Preexisting conditions | |||
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 22(8%) | 11 (19%) | 0.009 |
| Hypertension | 131 (46%) | 28 (48%) | 0.782 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 101 (37%) | 17(29%) | 0352 |
| Recent trauma | 11(4%) | 1(2%) | 0.415 |
| Recent major surgery | 34(12%) | 12(21%) | 0.078 |
| Diabetes | 51 (18%) | 2(3%) | 0.005 |
| Renal insufficiency (creatinine >15 mg/dL) | 8(3%) | 4(7%) | 0.125 |
| Coronary artery disease | 29(10%) | 13 (22%) | 0.010 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 6(2%) | 3(5%) | 0.186 |
| Current or recent cancer | 39 (14%) | 23(40%) | <0.001 |
| Identified hypercoagulable disorder | 12(4%) | 4(7%) | 0383 |
| Previous deep vein thrombosis | 43(15%) | 13(22%) | 0.176 |
| Previous pulmonary embolism | 34 (12%) | 7(12%) | 0.991 |
| Idiopathic | 62(22%) | 7(12%) | 0.089 |
Values listed are n-values with percent of occurrence lasted in parentheses.