Table 1.
Demographic and clinical variables of patients with (MPS+) and without MPS (MPS−)
| Demographic variables | MPS+ (N, 22) | MPS− (N, 97) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 74 ± 6.1 | 72.8 ± 5.3 |
| Sex m/f | 12/10 | 41/56 |
| Education | 6.9 ± 3.1 | 7.1 ± 3.4 |
| Dementia variables | ||
| GDS | 10.2 ± 5.1 | 8.7 ± 4.4 |
| IADL | 7.4 ± 0.6 | 7.6 ± 0.4 |
| MMSE | 26.9 ± 1.6 | 27.2 ± 1.8 |
| Comorbility | ||
| Hypertension | 11 (50) | 31 (32) |
| Diabetes | 2 (9) | 5 (5) |
| TIA/minor stroke° | 4* (18) | 3 (3) |
| Ischemic cardiopathy | 4 (18) | 14 (14.5) |
*
Notes: p < 0.05 Chi-square test;
°
Events occurred before the onset of cognitive complaints thus excluding a direct cause-effect relationship.
Abbreviations: GDS, geriatric depression scale; IADL, instrumental activity of daily living; MMSE, mini mental state examination.