Clinical characteristics of the study population
| No. of asymptomatic patients (%) | No. of symptomatic patients (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70.5 ± 10.5 | 65.9 ± 13.0 | .05* |
| Female | 28 (39) | 12 (32) | ns |
| % stenosis | 78.8 ± 11.1 | 81.5 ± 12.2 | ns |
| Hypertension | 44 (62) | 34 (92) | .002* |
| Diabetes | 16 (23) | 13 (35) | ns |
| Smoking | 36 (50) | 25 (68) | ns |
| Dyslipidemia | 40 (56) | 25 (68) | ns |
| Coronary artery disease | 34 (48) | 11 (30) | ns |
Note:—ns indicates no significance.
* P < .05 is statistically significant.