Characteristics of patients admitted to Yorkshire hospitals with AMI
| Men (n=1303) | Women (n=850) | Total (n=2153) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (y) (SD) | 68.0 (11.9) | 74.9 (10.9) | 0.00 | |
| Smokers (current or former) | 946 (73%) | 479 (56%) | 1453 (66%) | 0.00 |
| History of | ||||
| Myocardial infarction | 377 (29%) | 180 (21%) | 557 (26%) | 0.00 |
| Angina | 483 (37%) | 320 (37%.) | 803 (37%) | 0.82 |
| Hypertension | 324 (25%) | 302 (36%) | 626 (29%) | 0.00 |
| Cardiac failure | 111 (9%) | 92 (11%) | 203 (10%) | 0.08 |
| Arrhythmia | 89 (7%) | 75 (9%) | 164 (8%) | 0.10 |
| Valvular heart disease | 19 (2%) | 37 (4%) | 56 (3%) | 0.00 |
| CABG/PTCA | 56 (4%) | 13 (2%) | 69 (3%) | 0.00 |
| Stroke | 123 (10%) | 86 (10%) | 209 (10%) | 0.66 |
| Diabetes | 146 (11%) | 132 (16%) | 278 (13%) | 0.00 |
| COPD | 19 (15%) | 121 (14%) | 312 (15%) | 0.80 |
| Liver disease, alcohol or drug abuse | 20 (1%) | 8 (1%) | 28 (1%) | 0.20 |
| Hyperlipidaemia | 94 (7%) | 52 (6%) | 140 (7%) | 0.34 |