Research Article

Inflammation but Not Endothelial Dysfunction Is Associated with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Dyslipidemic Subjects

Table 2

Permanent medication usage in dyslipidemic subjects with (+CAD) and without (−CAD) coronary artery disease.

−CAD ( )+CAD ( )
MedicationPermanent usage % Permanent usage %

ACEIs17.432.4
Aspirin21.773.5*
NSAI26.117.6
CCA7.226.5*
Beta blockers4.361.8*
Digoxin1.42.9
Furosemide2.90.0
Hydrochlorothiazide2.98.8
clopidogrel0.02.9

ACEIs: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, NSAI: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, CCA: Calcium channel antagonists, *: versus –EC.