Table 2 Differences in the clinical characteristics of group 1 (hyperechoic) and group 2 (hypoechoic) determined by CDUS
|  | Group 1 (n = 28) | Group 2 (n = 18) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean ± SD | 62.22 ± 6.31 | 62.96 ± 9.54 | 0.456 |
Men, n (%) | 26 (92.9%) | 17 (94.4%) | 1.000 |
Neurological symptoms*, n (%) | 16 (57.1%) | 8 (44.4%) | 0.295 |
Hypertension, n (%) | 17 (60.7%) | 10 (55.6%) | 0.767 |
Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 8 (28.5%) | 5 (27.8%) | 1.000 |
Hypercholesterolemia, n (%) | 15 (53.6%) | 12 (66.7%) | 0.541 |
Current smoker, n (%) | 18 (64.3%) | 13 (72.2%) | 0.749 |