Baseline characteristics among the subgroups of patients in the present study
| Variable | Total | Stable (n = 74) | Progression (n = 21) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 73.0 | 72.9 | 73.2 | 0.84 |
| Male (%) | 88.4 | 87.8 | 90.5 | 1.00 |
| Enrollment period (months) | 36.2 | 34.6 | 41.6 | 0.12 |
| Hypertension (%) | 71.6 | 71.6 | 71.4 | 1.00 |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 29.5 | 28.4 | 33.3 | 0.79 |
| Hypercholesterolemia (%) | 36.8 | 36.5 | 38.1 | 1.00 |
| Coronary artery disease (%) | 45.3 | 43.2 | 52.4 | 0.62 |
| Current smoking (%) | 23.2 | 23.0 | 23.8 | 1.00 |
| Symptomatic before CAS (%) | 48.4 | 44.6 | 61.9 | 0.22 |