Table 1 Clinical and echochardiographic characteristics.
Characteristics | Group 1 (n = 18) | Group 2 (n = 52) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 58.9 ± 13.9 | 65.0 ± 10.2 | NS |
Women, % | 22.2 | 32.3 | NS |
Diabetes mellitus, % | 27.5 | 28.5 | NS |
Arterial hypertension, % | 46.0 | 44.2 | NS |
Dyslipidemia, % | 38.5 | 41.5 | NS |
Smokers, % | 16.4 | 21.6 | NS |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, % | 11.1 | 15.4 | NS |
Prior myocardial infarction, % | - | 3.8 | NS |
Arrhythmia, % | 38.8 | 40.3 | NS |
Body mass index, kg/m2 | 24.2 ± 3.8 | 24.7 ± 3.8 | NS |
Left ventricle ejection fraction, % | 59.3 ± 4.9 | 59.1 ± 7.1 | NS |
Left atrium diameter, mm | 47.2 ± 7.0 | 45.4 ± 6.7 | NS |
Pulmonary artery systolic pressure, mmHg | 40.4 ± 13.7 | 41.1 ± 8.8 | NS |