Table 1 Baseline Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Non-Smokers Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Variables | No SHS Exposure (n = 918) | SHS Exposure (n = 108) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years ± SD) | 68.1 ± 10.7 | 66.1 ± 11.7 | 0.033 |
Male (%) | 73.6 | 65.7 | 0.081 |
Hypertension (%) | 81.4 | 83.2 | 0.66 |
Hyperlipidemia (%) | 93.3 | 87.6 | 0.035 |
Diabetes mellitus (%) | 43.6 | 40.7 | 0.57 |
Carotid artery disease (%) | 24.9 | 24.3 | 0.90 |
Stroke (%) | 6.8 | 13.2 | 0.018 |
Prior smoking (%) | 61.0 | 72.4 | 0.023 |