Table 3 Comparison of some clinical and biochemical parameters in subjects with normal and elevated Lp (a) levels
From: Lipoprotein (a), C-reactive protein and some metabolic cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 DM
Parameter | Subjects with elevated Lp(a) levels | Subjects with normal elevated Lp(a levels) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
HbA1c(%) | 5.8(1.8) | 6.4(2.4) | 0.2 |
TChol (mg%) | 209.5 (49) | 196.4 (41.8) | 0.1 |
TG (mg%) | 144.72(71.7) | 101 (52.8) | 0.009 |
HDL-C(mg%) | 38(14) | 42.4(14.7) | 0.1 |
LDL-C(mg%) | 142.4(45.9) | 130(40.6) | 0.1 |
FBS(mg%) | 166(79) | 169(69.2) | 0.8 |
CRP(mg% ) | 15.1 (24.1) | 13.4(10.8) | 0.9 |
SUA (mg/dL) | 7.2(2.2) | 7.2(2.8) | 0.8 |
WC(cm) | 95.8(13.7) | 92.7(12.1) | 0.2 |
BMI(Kg/m2) | 29.3(7.3) | 28.5(5.6) | 0.5 |
DDM(years) | 5.9(4.9) | 6.1(6.1) | 0.9 |
Age(years) | 59.9(11.4) | 57.2(10.3) | 0.3 |