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Relationship between high homocysteine values and occurrence of stroke*
| Groups | Plasma homocysteine (>10 μmol/L) n (%) | Plasma homocysteine (<10 μmol/) n (%) | Total | Chi-square | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke patients | 35 (87.5) | 5 (12.5) | 40 | ||
| Controls | 20 (33.3) | 40 (66.7) | 60 | ||
| Total | 55 (100) | 45 (100) | 100 | 28.45 | 0.00001 |
Note:
Odds ratio = 14
