Table 3

Serum homocysteine concentration according to coronary-artery calcification volume score (CVS)

ValueCVS=0CVS>0P valueP value*
Log (homocysteine)2.32 (0.03)2.39 (0.02)0.0280.035
  • Values represent mean (SE) serum homocysteine according to the CVS by independent t-test after log transformation of serum homocysteine before adjustment (p value).

  • *P<0.05 by general linear model after age, smoking, and hypertension adjustments.