Table 1. Demographics, baseline and clinical characteristics of
patients
*p is significant at the level of <0.05. (*Chi-square
test, **Student’s t - test, ***Mann-Whitney U test )
Abbreviations: N, number; SD, standard deviation; BMI,
body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease; CHF, congestive heart
failure; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HDL, high
density lipoprotein; ICU, intensive care unit.