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Table 2 Comparison of baseline characteristics of high and low risk individuals based on Astro-CHARM and Pooled Cohort Estimator

From: Ten years risk assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease using Astro-CHARM and pooled cohort equation in a south Asian sub-population

Characteristics

Astro-CHARM

PCE

Low Risk

N = 343

High Risk

N = 43

Low Risk

N = 306

High Risk

N = 80

Gender

 Male

51.9% (178)

76.7% (33)

47.4% (145)

82.5% (66)

 Female

48.1% (165)

23.3% (10)

52.6% (161)

17.5% (14)

Weight (kg)

73 ± 15

74 ± 14

74 ± 15

72 ± 13

Height (cm)

162 ± 11

165 ± 10

161 ± 11

166 ± 10

Age (years)

48 ± 7

55 ± 7

47 ± 6

57 ± 6

Hypertensive

 Yes

44.6% (153)

53.5% (23)

44.4% (136)

50% (40)

 No

55.4% (190)

46.5% (20)

55.6% (170)

50% (40)

Diabetic

 Yes

11.1% (38)

53.5% (23)

8.8% (27)

42.5% (34)

 No

88.9% (305)

46.5% (20)

91.2% (279)

57.5% (46)

Current Smoker

 Yes

11.1% (38)

39.5% (17)

9.2% (28)

33.8% (27)

 No

88.9% (305)

60.5% (26)

90.8% (278)

66.2% (53)

Family History of Myocardial infarction

 Yes

28.6% (98)

46.5% (20)

32% (98)

25% (20)

 No

71.4% (245)

53.5% (23)

68% (208)

75% (60)

Coronary Artery Calcium (Agatston)

9.9 ± 46.42

204.2 ± 546.76

15.5 ± 73.87

93 ± 400.79

Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)

178 ± 37

178 ± 50

175 ± 39

187 ± 37

HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)

53 ± 39

45 ± 10

53 ± 41

45 ± 11

Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

137 ± 20

155 ± 21

137 ± 20

148 ± 22

  1. Astro-CHARM Astronaut Cardiovascular Health and Risk Modification; PCE Pooled Cohort Equation
  2. Low-Risk = < 7.5% estimated 10 years risk; High-Risk = ≥7.5% estimated 10 years risk