Table 3.
Differences in baseline characteristics of 149 low-risk patients who were not transferred to the hospital compared to the transferred patients included in Phase III
| Characteristics | Not transferred | Transferred | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 149 | n = 387 | ||
| Demographics | |||
| Mean age, years (SD) | 53.8 (14.6) | 66.4 (13.2) | 0.01 |
| Male, n (%) | 75 (50.3) | 235 (60.7) | 0.03 |
| Cardiac risk factors, n (%) | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 8 (5.4) | 66 (17.1) | 0.01 |
| Obesity (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2) | 14 (9.4) | 48 (12.4) | 0.33 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 20 (13.4) | 112 (28.9) | 0.01 |
| Hypertension | 69 (46.3) | 161 (41.7) | 0.34 |
| Positive family history | 49 (32.9) | 139 (35.9) | 0.51 |
| Current smoking | 39 (26.2) | 78 (20.2) | 0.13 |