Table 1.
Characteristic | AD Group | Control Group |
---|---|---|
Number of subjects | 17 | 17 |
Mean age ± std | 70.5 ± 8.3 | 68.7 ± 8.4 |
Gender | ||
Male | 13 | 7 |
Female | 4 | 10 |
Education (years) ± std | 15.9 ± 2.5 | 16.5 ± 2.5 |
MMSEa score ± std | 22.8 ± 4.1 | 29.6 ± 0.7 |
ApoE4 carrier | 10/17 | 6/17 |
Cardiovascular risk factorsb ± std | 2.2 ± 0.9 | 1.6 ± 1.3 |
Cholesterol lowering medications | 14/17 | 8/17 |
Antihypertensive medicationsc | 14/17 | 7/17 |
Mini-mental State Exam
See text for definition of the risk factor score.
Includes beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, angiotensin inhibitor, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and diuretics.