Table 3 Baseline characteristics of healthy controls and ACS patients included in the study
From: The plasma proteomic signature as a strategic tool for early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
Healthy controls (n = 30) | NSTEACS patients (n = 30) | STEACS patients (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal data | |||
Age (years) ± SD | 64.2 ± 11,5 | 68.3 ± 9.8 | 67.1 ± 8.7 |
Sex (Male/Female) | 17/18 | 27/8 | 21/6 |
Risk factors | |||
Smokers | 3 | 10 | 9 |
Ex-smokers | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Diabetes mellitus | 1 | 5 | 7 |
Dyslipidemia | 6 | 23 | 17 |
Hypertension | 14 | 22 | 22 |
Renal disease | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Biochemical data | |||
Total cholesterol (mg/ | 182 ± 37 | 165 ± 27 | 172 ± 28 |
LDL (mg/dL) | 103 ± 36 | 99 ± 28 | 109 ± 31 |
HDL (mg/dL) | 50 ± 12 | 49 ± 8 | 47 ± 9 |
Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 123 ± 50 | 144 ± 59 | 161 ± 43 |
Background data | |||
Previous ACS | 0% | 8 | 4 |
Statins | 0% | 17 | 10 |