Table 8.
The relationship between Lp(a) level and the occurrence of MACEs in CHD patients.
| MACEs | Low Lp(a) (n = 518) | High Lp(a) (n = 523) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular deaths | 9 (1.74%) | 12 (2.29%) | 0.660 |
| Non-fatal MI | 30 (5.79%) | 45 (8.60%) | 0.093 |
| Non-fatal strokes | 13 (2.51%) | 17 (3.25%) | 0.579 |
| Heart failure | 8 (1.54%) | 13 (2.49%) | 0.379 |
| Hospitalized unstable angina | 10 (1.93%) | 15 (2.87%) | 0.419 |
| Total | 70 (13.51%) | 102 (19.50%) | 0.010 |
Statistical analysis was performed with Chi-square test for categorical variables.
Lp(a) Lipoprotein(a), CHD Coronary heart disease, MACEs Major cardiovascular events.