Table 1.
Comparison of clinical characteristics and plasma BMF concentrations between patients with and without DM.
| DM (n = 27) | CON (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 75.26 ± 9.58 | 70.92 ± 7.54 |
| M/F, n | 14/13 | 4/8 |
| Current smoking, n (%) | 9 (33.3) * | 1 (8.3) |
| Hypertension history, n (%) | 22 (88.0) * | 5 (41.7) |
| Coronary heart disease history, n (%) | 15 (55.6) | 5 (41.7) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.44 ± 2.65 | 22.58 ± 3.24 |
| Systolic pressure, mmHg | 137.63 ± 15.53 | 129.83 ± 23.06 |
| Diastolic pressure, mmHg | 76.04 ± 10.07 | 70.58 ± 9.11 |
| TC, mmol/L | 3.99 ± 0.86 | 4.13 ± 0.76 |
| TG, mmol/L | 1.29 ± 0.64 | 1.54 ± 0.54 |
| LDL-C, mmol/L | 2.36 ± 0.77 | 3.12 ± 0.77 |
| HDL-C, mmol/L | 1.09 ± 0.21 | 1.08 ± 0.26 |
| CACs, median (minimum-maximum) BMF, pg/mL |
545 (102-1444) * 236.64 ± 24.02 * |
62 (0-136) 106.38 ± 6.24 |