Table 1.
Comparison of general data between the two groups
| Variables | The recurrence group (n = 235) | The non-recurrence group (n = 102) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) (n) | 125/110 | 55/47 | 0.015 | 0.902 |
| Age (years) | 55.12 ± 12.09 | 55.29 ± 12.01 | -0.119 | 0.905 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.32 ± 2.19 | 25.08 ± 2.13 | 0.932 | 0.352 |
| Smoking (n) | 35 | 13 | 0.269 | 0.604 |
| Coronary heart disease (n) | 52 | 14 | 3.188 | 0.074 |
| Diabetes (n) | 38 | 15 | 0.115 | 0.734 |
| Cardiac insufficiency (n) | 73 | 27 | 0.719 | 0.396 |
| Dyslipidemia (n) | 103 | 34 | 3.248 | 0.072 |
| Medications | ||||
| ACEI/ARB (n) | 89 | 34 | 0.632 | 0.427 |
| β receptor blockers (n) | 167 | 82 | 3.208 | 0.073 |
| Anticoagulants (n) | 162 | 78 | 1.970 | 0.160 |
| Statins (n) | 97 | 34 | 1.889 | 0.169 |
BMI, body mass index; ACEI, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; ARB, angiotensin receptor blockers