Table 1.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and YM estimates for SCAD patients versus non-dissection controls
| SCAD (n = 89) | Controls (n = 38) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, female: male | 87:2 | 35:3 | p = 0.321 |
| Age, years (range) | 48 (43–53) | 43 (36–49) | p < 0.0013 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (range) | 25 (22–29) | 25 (21–29) | p = 0.993 |
| Diastole, mmHg (SD) | 72 (12) | 78 (11) | − 6.4 [95% CI − 11, − 1.7], p = 0.0092 |
| Systole, mmHg (SD) | 119 (16) | 130 (18) | 11 [95% CI − 18, − 4.6], p = 0.0012 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 18 (20%) | N/A | – |
| Hypercholesterolemia, n (%) | 7 (8%) | N/A | – |
| Diabetes Mellitus, n (%) | 7 (8%) | N/A | – |
| Family History, n (%) | 56 (63%) | N/A | – |
| Young’s Modulus, kPa (SD) | 55 (21) | 57 (12) | 2 [95% CI: − 11, 4], p = 0.322 |
1Chi-squared test, 2t-test, 3Mann–Whitney test
SD standard deviation