Distribution of baseline characteristics in cases with VTE and subcohort members
| . | VTE cases . | Subcohort members . |
|---|---|---|
| n | 510 | 1890 |
| Age, mean (±SD), y | 65.9 ± 13.8 | 65.7 ± 13.5 |
| Sex (male), % (n) | 50.8% (259) | 45.6% (861) |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean (±SD) | 28.2 ± 4.8 | 27.4 ± 4.3 |
| CRP, mg/L, median (IQR) | 1.6 (0.9-3.6) | 1.5 (0.7-3.0) |
| Arterial CVD, % (n)∗ | 15.1% (77) | 16.2% (306) |
| Cancer, % (n)∗ | 11.2% (57) | 8.9% (169) |
| . | VTE cases . | Subcohort members . |
|---|---|---|
| n | 510 | 1890 |
| Age, mean (±SD), y | 65.9 ± 13.8 | 65.7 ± 13.5 |
| Sex (male), % (n) | 50.8% (259) | 45.6% (861) |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean (±SD) | 28.2 ± 4.8 | 27.4 ± 4.3 |
| CRP, mg/L, median (IQR) | 1.6 (0.9-3.6) | 1.5 (0.7-3.0) |
| Arterial CVD, % (n)∗ | 15.1% (77) | 16.2% (306) |
| Cancer, % (n)∗ | 11.2% (57) | 8.9% (169) |
CVD defined as history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or angina pectoris. There was a missing value in CRP levels in 1 subcohort member.
IQR, interquartile range; SD, standard deviation.
Self-reported history of CVD or cancer at baseline.