Table II.
Matched population characteristics
| Variable | No dementia | Dementia | Standard mean difference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Matched, n | 8,487 | 8,487 | |
| Age <60 yr | 476 (5.6%) | 459 (5.4%) | 0.008 |
| Age 60–64 | 409 (4.8%) | 416 (4.9%) | −0.004 |
| Age 65–69 | 757 (8.9%) | 730 (8.6%) | 0.011 |
| Age 70–74 | 1,202 (14.2%) | 1,189 (14.0%) | 0.005 |
| Age 75–79 | 1,818 (21.4%) | 1,834 (21.6%) | −0.004 |
| Age 80–84 | 2,017 (23.8%) | 2,045 (24.1%) | −0.008 |
| Age 85–90 | 1,316 (15.5%) | 1,334 (15.7%) | −0.006 |
| History of smoking | 3,146 (37.1%) | 3,176 (37.4%) | −0.008 |
| Dyslipidemia | 5,647 (66.5%) | 5,698 (67.1%) | −0.013 |
| Syncope | 129 (1.5%) | 105 (1.2%) | 0.023 |
| Angina | 256 (3.0%) | 222 (2.6%) | 0.023 |
| Anxiety | 979 (11.5%) | 919 (10.8%) | 0.022 |
| Diabetes | 1,911 (22.5%) | 1,834 (21.6%) | 0.022 |
| Previous coronary artery disease | 1,888 (22.2%) | 1,951 (23.0%) | −0.018 |
| Obesity | 704 (8.3%) | 689 (8.1%) | 0.006 |
| Previous MI | 1,071 (12.6%) | 988 (11.7%) | 0.029 |
| Previous PCI | 761 (9.0%) | 695 (8.2%) | 0.027 |
| Previous TIA/stroke | 1,328 (15.7%) | 1,295 (15.3%) | 0.011 |
| Atrial fibrillation/flutter | 3,053 (36.0%) | 3,023 (35.6%) | 0.008 |
| Heart failure | 4,324 (50.9%) | 4,393 (51.8%) | −0.017 |
| History of cancer | 91 (1.1%) | 63 (0.8%) | 0.032 |
| Chronic pulmonary dysfunction | 3,259 (38.4%) | 3,202 (37.7%) | 0.014 |
| Renal failure | 1,216 (14.3%) | 1,199 (14.1%) | 0.006 |
| Rheumatic disease | 13 (0.2%) | 5 (0.1%) | 0.023 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 1,148 (13.5%) | 1,077 (12.7%) | 0.025 |
| Anemia | 1,508 (17.8%) | 1,436 (16.9%) | 0.023 |
| Liver disease | 231 (2.7%) | 201 (2.4%) | 0.022 |
| Coagulopathy | 2,154 (25.4%) | 2,075 (24.4%) | 0.021 |
| Fluid and electrolyte disorders | 2,887 (34.0%) | 2,837 (33.4%) | 0.012 |
| Pulmonary circulation disorders | 3,941 (46.4%) | 3,972 (46.8%) | −0.008 |
| Age <60 yr | 476 (5.6%) | 459 (5.4%) | 0.008 |
MI, myocardial infarction; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; TIA, transient ischemic attack.