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Table 3 Changes to IHD risk factors from entire cohort as a result of CRP participation (n = 302).

From: A randomized controlled trial of an extensive lifestyle management intervention (ELMI) following cardiac rehabilitation: study design and baseline data

 

Before CRP

After CRP

Total cholesterol (mmol/L)

4.71 ± 0.95

4.52 ± 0.87**

LDL-C (mmol/L)

2.75 ± 0.80

2.59 ± 0.72**

HDL-C (mmol/L)

1.13 ± 0.32

1.14 ± 0.30

Triglycerides (mmol/L)

1.83 ± 0.98

1.71 ± 0.89*

TC/HDL-C

4.40 ± 1.25

4.15 ± 1.12**

Blood Pressure (mmHg)

131/76 ± 22/11

127/72 ± 21/10**

Smokers (%)

16 (5%)

12 (4%)

Exercise Capacity (METs)

8.4 ± 2.6

10.0 ± 2.5**

BMI (kg/m2)

28.0 ± 4.0

27.6 ± 4.0**

  1. * p < 0.01 compared to Before CRP (paired samples t-test). ** p < 0.001 compared to Before CRP (paired samples t-test).