Demographic characteristics
| Variable | Total | Group 1 (n=31) | Group 2 (n=51) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CVRF−) | (CVRF+) | |||
| Patients, n (%) | 82 (100) | 31 (37.80) | 51 (62.20) | – |
| Female gender, n (%) | 77 (93.9) | 29 (93.5) | 48 (94.1) | 0.0917 |
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 57±9.96 | 51.90±8.43 | 59.82±9.69 | 0.001 |
| Disease duration (years), mean ± SD | 12.45±8.39 | 11.74±8.76 | 12.89±8.32 | 0.554 |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 28.22±4.9 | 29.05±5.09 | 27.72±4.92 | 0.248 |
| Smoking status, n (%) | 8 (9.75) | – | 8 (15.68) | – |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 13 (15.85) | – | 13 (25.49) | – |
| HBP, n (%) | 28 (34.14) | – | 28 (54.90) | – |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 8 (9.75) | – | 8 (15.68) | – |
CVRF: Cardiovascular Risk Factors, HBP: High Blood Pressure.