Baseline characteristics of patients with heterozygous hypercholesterolaemia
| Atorvastatin (n=139) | Simvastatin (n=148) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are means (SD) or n, except Lp(a) which is given as median (interquartile range). | ||
| BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; CVD, cardiovascular disease; Lp(a), lipoprotein(a). | ||
| Age (years) | 48 (10) | 49 (11) |
| Sex (female/male) | 81/58 | 92/56 |
| Smoking (%) | 32 | 27 |
| CVD (%) | 27 | 25 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.7 (3.3) | 25.7 (3.8) |
| BP (mm Hg) | 130 (16) / 78 (8) | 131 (16) / 79 (8) |
| Lp(a) (mg/l) | 327 (168 to 832) | 531 (184 to 1093) |