Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the control subjects and patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
Variable | Overall (n = 77) | Control subjects (n = 18) | Patients with AAA (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 68 ± 11 | 56 ± 12 | 72 ± 8 |
Men, n (%) | 61 (79.2) | 12 (66.7) | 49 (83.1) |
Body mass index, kg/m2 | 24.2 ± 3.2 | 23.6 ± 3.1 | 24.3 ± 3.2 |
Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 119.9 ± 11.5 | 117.0 ± 10.0 | 120.8 ± 11.8 |
Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 73.1 ± 9.6 | 72.4 ± 9.6 | 73.3 ± 9.6 |
Hypertension, n (%) | 41 (53.2) | 1 (5.6) | 40 (67.8) |
Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 19 (24.7) | 2 (11.1) | 17 (28.8) |