Baseline Population Characteristics
| Characteristic | MACE occurred (n = 2,120) | No MACE (n = 11,896) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 69.4 ± 11.8 | 63.3 ± 12.1 | <0.001 |
| Male | 1,471 (69.4) | 6,998 (58.8) | <0.001 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 28.1 ± 5.7 | 28.4 ± 6.3 | 0.263 |
| Past medical history | |||
| Hypertension | 1,593 (75.1) | 7,243 (60.9) | <0.001 |
| Diabetes | 810 (38.2) | 2,772 (23.3) | <0.001 |
| Dyslipidemia | 1,534 (72.4) | 7,219 (60.7) | <0.001 |
| Current smoker | 421 (19.9) | 2,712 (22.8) | 0.003 |
| PVD | 462 (21.8) | 1,637 (13.8) | <0.001 |
| Prior MI | 549 (25.9) | 1,532 (12.9) | <0.001 |
| Prior revascularization | 1,088 (47.6) | 2,839 (23.9) | <0.001 |
| Family history of CAD | 451 (21.3) | 3,274 (27.5) | <0.001 |
| Typical angina | 159 (7.5) | 621 (5.2) | <0.001 |
| Resting vital signs | |||
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 136.0 ± 21.2 | 134.2 ± 19.7 | 0.001 |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 77.8 ± 9.8 | 79.6 ± 9.3 | <0.001 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 71.4 ± 13.6 | 69.6 ± 13.3 | <0.001 |
| Exercise stress | 523 (24.7) | 5,221 (43.9) | <0.001 |
PVD = peripheral vascular disease; MI = myocardial infarction; BP = blood pressure; bpm = beats per minute.
Qualitative data are number and percentage; continuous data are mean ± SD.