Clinical Characteristics of Study Population
| Characteristic | Group A (n = 101) | Group B (n = 99) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age ± SD (y) | 50.2 ± 13.7 | 51.3 ± 13 | NS |
| Risk factors | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 13 (12.9) | 9 (9.1) | NS |
| Hypertension | 32 (31.7) | 21 (21.2) | NS |
| Family history | 31 (30.7) | 17 (17.2) | 0.025 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 21 (20.8) | 10 (10.1) | 0.037 |
| Myocardial perfusion imaging | |||
| Normal | 56 (55.4) | 59 (59.6) | NS |
| Reversible defects | 40 (39.6) | 29 (29.3) | NS |
| Fixed defects | 5 (5.0) | 11 (11.1) | NS |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 65 (64.4) | 57 (57.6) | NS |
| Female | 36 (35.6) | 42 (42.4) | NS |
NS = not significant.
Data in parentheses are percentages.