Table 3 Comparison ( t -test) between subjects with and without carotid atherosclerosis
Variables | Atherosclerosis presence | Atherosclerosis absence | p |
|---|---|---|---|
AGE (years) | 57,42 ± 8 | 45 ± 11 | <0,001 |
SBP(mmHg) | 129 ± 15 | 122 ± 14 | <0,001 |
DBP(mmHg) | 77 ± 10 | 77 ± 9 | 0,334 |
WC (cm) | 103 ± 13 | 106 ± 14 | 0,049 |
BMI | 32 ± 5 | 34 ± 6 | <0,001 |
Calcium (mg/dl) | 9,4 ± 0,3 | 9,3 ± 0,4 | 0,029 |
Tot cholesterol (mg/dl) | 222 ± 46 | 217 ± 43 | 0,116 |
HDL (mg/dl) | 51 ± 14 | 50 ± 13 | 0,413 |