Characteristics of Patients with PAD
| N (%) | P Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Women (n = 33) | Men (n = 34) | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 19 (57.6) | 18 (52.9) | >.20 |
| Current smoking | 9 (27.3) | 11 (32.3) | >.20 |
| Current use of blood pressure medication | 29 (87.9) | 27 (79.4) | >.20 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 17 (51.5) | 13 (38.2) | >.20 |
| Congestive heart failure | 2 (6.1) | 3 (8.8) | >.20 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 7 (21.2) | 4 (11.8) | >.20 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis or any arthritis other than rheumatoid | 23 (69.7) | 18 (52.9) | .16 |
| Stroke or transient ischemic attack | 4 (12.1) | 3 (8.8) | >.20 |
| Use of at least one nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent daily, weekly, or occasionally* | 16 (48.5) | 24 (70.6) | .06 |
| Use of pentoxifylline (Trental) | 1 (3.0) | 0 (0) | >.20 |
| Use of any antiplatelet agent† | 11 (33.3) | 15 (44.1) | >.20 |
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents included the following: Ecotrin, Bayer, ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Advil, BC (a powder substance used for pain relief; its ingredients are salicylate, caffeine, and salicylamide), celecoxib, rofecoxib, naproxen, and Alka Seltzer.
† Antiplatelet agents included aspirin, ticlopidine, and clopidogrel.