Table 1. Patient characteristics.
| Characteristics | Overall (n=1,257) | ACS (n=45) | No ACS (n=1,212) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 60.9±13.7 | 59.9±11.7 | 61±13.8 | 0.86 |
| Male gender | 638 (50.9%) | 29 (64%) | 610 (51%) | 0.41 |
| Hypertension | 583 (46%) | 23 (51%) | 560 (45%) | 0.76 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 581 (46%) | 18 (40%) | 563 (45%) | 0.05 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 139 (11.1%) | 8 (18%) | 131 (11%) | 0.39 |
| Current smoker | 128 (10.2%) | 9 (20%) | 119 (10%) | 0.03 |
| Ex-smoker | 223 (18%) | 8 (18%) | 215 (18%) | 0.84 |
| Family history of IHD | 536 (43.3%) | 19 (42%) | 517 (43%) | 0.42 |
| Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) | 152 (12.1%) | 7 (16%) | 145 (13%) | 0.16 |
ACS, acute coronary syndrome; BMI, body mass index; IHD, ischemic heart disease.