Table 3 Status on statin therapy for women diagnosed with AAA, PAD and/or CP
Age group 1 (n = 153) | Age group 2 (n = 197) | Age group 3 (n = 170) | Age group 4 (n = 111) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Already in therapy | 52 (34) | 65 (33) | 60 (35.3) | 46 (41.4) | 0.493 |
Referred to cardiologist | 6 (3.9) | 7 (3.6) | 4 (2.4) | 1 (0.9) | 0.447 |
Potential contraindication | 1 (0.7) | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1.2) | 0 | 0.670 |
Total cholesterol < 4.0 mmol/L | 5 (3.3) | 10 (5.1) | 4 (2.4) | 4 (3.6) | 0.568 |
Initiation of therapy | 42 (27.5) | 57 (28.9) | 61 (35.9) | 31 (27.9) | 0.312 |
Hesitation to accept therapy | 37 (24.2) | 45 (22.8) | 36 (21.2) | 23 (20.7) | 0.890 |
No response | 10 (6.5) | 12 (6.1) | 3 (1.8) | 6 (5.4) | 0.164 |