Baseline characteristics of patients with DM with and without CAD
| Variable | DM with CAD (n=53) | DM without CAD (n=46) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic | |||
| Age (years) | 62.1±9.2 | 54.5±9.2 | 0.718 |
| Sex (% male) | 29 (54.7) | 35 (76.1) | 0.027 |
| Duration of DM (years) | 7.1±7.4 | 6.0±6.3 | 0.468 |
| Risk factors | |||
| Hypertension | 29 (54.7) | 17 (37.0) | 0.077 |
| Dyslipidemia | 50 (94.3) | 36 (78.3) | 0.018 |
| Obesity (BMI ≥30) | 20 (37.7) | 20 (43.5) | 0.220 |
| Smoking | 8 (15.1) | 11 (23.9) | 0.266 |
| Family history of CAD | 28 (52.8) | 25 (54.3) | 0.880 |
| Medication | |||
| ACE-I/ARB | 28 (52.8) | 15 (32.6) | 0.043 |
| Aspirin | 26 (49.1) | 15 (32.6) | 0.098 |
| β-blocker | 30 (56.6) | 22 (47.8) | 0.383 |
| Statin | 39 (73.6) | 25 (54.3) | 0.046 |
| Technical data | |||
| Heart rate (bpm) | 59.3±6.6 | 62.7±8.0 | 0.849 |
| Radiation dose (mSv) | 3.6±2.9 | 4.0±2.6 | 0.640 |
Categorical variables are expressed as count (%). Continuous variables are expressed as mean±SD.
ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; BMI, body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; mSv, millisievert.