Table 3.
Comparison of demographics, risk factors, and stroke recurrence in patients with cryptogenic stroke with and without paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
| PAF present | PAF absent | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 15 (29.4%) | 36 (70.6%) | |
| Age | 61.53 ± 16.28 | 56.74 ± 15.85 | 0.375 |
| Gender | 8 (53.3%) Male | 14 (38.9%) Male | 0.371 |
| 7 (46.7%) Female | 22 (61.1%) Female | ||
| HTN | 6 (40.0%) | 12 (33.3%) | 0.751 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 8 (53.3%) | 16 (44.4%) | 0.759 |
| Previous MI | 1 (6.7%) | 2 (5.6%) | 1.000 |
| Diabetes | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (11.1%) | 0.213 |
| RIS | 5 (33.3%) | 0 | 0.001 |
| CAD | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (11.1%) | 0.213 |
Note:
*
No comparison was made for the number.
Abbreviations: CAD, coronary artery disease; HTN, hypertension; MI, myocardial infarction; PAF, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, RIS, recurrent ischemic stroke.