Table 3.
Comparison Between Subjects with Probable or Possible AD, Vascular Dementia, and those with Mixed Possible AD and Vascular Dementia*
| Variable | Vascular or Mixed Dementia (N=28) | Probable or Possible AD (N=75) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 75.5 (6.1) | 75.9 (6.2) | .817 |
| African American (%) | 67.9 | 69.3 | .886 |
| Female (%) | 71.4 | 61.3 | .342 |
| Mean years of education (SD) | 7.4 (3.3) | 7.4 (3.9) | .991 |
| Mean MMSE score (SD) | 17.6 (5.5) | 17.8 (5.2) | .831 |
| Mean CDS (SD) | 6.2 (4.5) | 5.6 (3.9) | .512 |
| Receiving any psychotropic (%) | 35.7 | 14.7 | .018 |
| Receiving ChEI (%) | 10.7 | 6.7 | .495 |
*
Based on bivariate analysis using t test and Pearson χ2 test.
N, total number of subjects; SD, standard deviation; MMSE, mini mental status examination; CDS, chronic disease score; ChEI, cholinesterase inhibitors.