Table 2. Neurological manifestations and past history of AD, SIVD, and EC subjects.
| Neurological manifestation/past history | AD (n=99) | SIVD (n=31) | EC (n=45) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long tract sign | 0 | 29 (93.5%) | 0 |
| Pseudobulbar sign | 0 | 31 (100%) | 0 |
| Parkinsonism | 0 | 28 (90.3%) | 0 |
| Overactive bladder | 0 | 26 (83.9%) | 0 |
| Gait disturbance | 0 | 31 (100%) | 0 |
| Hypertension | 19 (19.2%) | 31 (100%) | 0 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 7 (7.1%) | 0 | 0 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 22 (22.2%) | 7 (22.6%) | 5 (11.1%)a |
| Arrhythmia | 0 | 2 (6.5%) | 0 |
| Stroke or TIA | 0 | 19 (61.3%) | 0 |
AD, Alzheimer's disease; EC, elderly control; SIVD, subcortical ischemic vascular dementia; TIA, transient ischemic attack.
a
All five subjects were female with a slight hyperlipidemia well controlled by diet.