Characteristics in patients with and without recent infarction
| Characteristic | Infarction (n = 18) | Noninfarction (n = 38) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years)a | 57 ± 8 | 57 ± 10 | .872 |
| Male | 89% | 89% | 1.000 |
| Hypertension | 83% | 84% | 1.000 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 89% | 92% | .652 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 56% | 32% | .142 |
| Smoking | 67% | 58% | .573 |
| Obesity | 11% | 13% | 1.000 |
| Time from the qualifying event to HRMRI (days)a | 29 ± 26 | 31 ± 23 | .823 |
↵a Data are mean ± SD.