Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants
| Ischemic stroke patients | Controls | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects |
1,124 |
1,163 |
|
| Age, mean (SD), years |
59.20 (10.71) |
62.32 (10.68) |
<0.0001 |
| Male, % |
59.82 |
61.25 |
0.483 |
| BMI, mean (SD), kg/m2 |
24.42 (3.00) |
25.04 (3.28) |
<0.0001 |
| Hypertension, % | 64.74 | 70.19 | 0.005 |
Data presented as percentage of participants unless otherwise stated. P values for χ2 test for categorical variables, and Student’s t test for continuous variables. Hypertension: systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, or current treatment with antihypertensive medication.
BMI = body mass index.