Patient Demographics
| Characteristic | Ischemic ECG (n = 72) | Nonischemic ECG (n = 557) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 61 ± 11 | 59 ± 11 | NS |
| Female | 60 (83) | 391 (70) | <0.03 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27 ± 5 | 29 ± 7 | NS |
| Cardiac risk factors | |||
| Smoker | 7 (10) | 89 (16) | NS |
| Hypertension | 44 (61) | 276 (50) | NS |
| Diabetes | 14 (20) | 71 (13) | NS |
| Dyslipidemia | 42 (58) | 307 (55) | NS |
| Family history of CAD | 35 (49) | 265 (48) | NS |
| Cardiac medications | |||
| Aspirin | 37 (52) | 247 (44) | NS |
| β-Blocker | 25 (35) | 179 (32) | NS |
| HMG-CoA reductase | 34 (49) | 212 (38) | NS |
| ACE-I | 21 (30) | 132 (24) | NS |
| Past medical history | |||
| MI | 7 (10) | 52 (9) | NS |
| PCI | 6 (8) | 70 (13) | NS |
| CABG | 2 (3) | 18 (3) | NS |
| Coronary angiography | 25 (35) | 134 (24) | NS |
NS = not significant; BMI = body mass index; HMG-CoA reductase = statin; ACE-I = angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
Values in parentheses are percentages.