Baseline characteristics
| Baseline characteristic | Control (n=56) | MI (n=59) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years ±SD | 53 ±10 | 57 ±12 | 0.07 |
| Male sex | 38 (68) | 47 (80) | 0.15 |
| Q-Risk 3% | 8.1 ±7.6 | 14.3 ±9.4 | <0.0005 |
| IHD | 0 | 11 (18.6) | <0.0005 |
| Prior MI | 0 | 8 (13.6) | 0.006 |
| Prior stroke | 0 | 1 (1.7) | 1 |
| Hypertension | 7 (12.5) | 21 (35.6) | 0.004 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0 | 12 (20.3) | 0.002 |
| Dyslipidaemia | 11 (19.6) | 25 (42.4) | 0.009 |
| Smoking history | 21 (37.5) | 36 (61) | 0.01 |
| COPD | 4 (7.1) | 2 (3.4) | 0.43 |
| Creatine clearance, ml/min | 84 ±29 | 91 ±37 | 0.56 |
| Haemoglobin, g/l | 146 ±11 | 142 ±15 | 0.08 |
| Haematocrit, l/l | 0.43 ±.03 | 0.42 ±.04 | 0.29 |
| Platelet count, 10x9/l | 263 ±43 | 259 ±64 | 0.27 |